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This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE.
The causes of the Revolution can be defined into five core points:
- The Bourgeoisie (Middle class who typically held view or social behaviour aligning with Capitalists) resented the exclusions from positions of honour or political power.
- Those labelled as peasants were aware of the situation, becoming less and less happy to support the feudal system.
- French participation in the American Revolution had caused France to be on the brink of bankruptcy.
- A country with a significant population, more so in France than elsewhere in Europe were impacted by a number of factors. Crops failing in 1788, added to the significant economical issues already being experienced.
- French monarchy not seen as being divinely ordained and were unable to adapt to political and social pressures that were faced with.
Julie Goucher ~ Anglers Rest 