Question 12DiscussGS1GS1
The causes of the French Revolution of 1789 included both long-term and structural factors, as well as more immediate events. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks
Introduction
The French Revolution of 1789 was the beginning of organized constitutional democracy, and was deeply contextual to the immediate and structural fallacies of 16th century France.
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Main Body
Causes of French Revolution, 1789
(A) Long-term structural factors
1Social stratification => the French society was deeply divided between the clergy, nobility and the third estate => unequal and discriminatory towards the third estate!
2Unfair burden of taxation on the third estate => exploitation of the labour and artisans.
3Feudal agricultural society => exploitative and marginalized the peasantry.
4Political redundancy under the reign of Louis XVI => extreme wasteful and luxurious expenditure. Often Antoinette was unpopular => political dissatisfaction among the masses.
5Lack of economic growth, high inflationary pressures & => the worst hit were the third estate peasantry.
(B) Immediate causes
1Lack of representation and inequality of votes to the third estate in
General Assembly
(A) Fall of Bastille => release of prisoners and collection of arms and ammunitions by peasantry.
(B) Tennis court oath and formation of constituent Assembly => inspired people to dismantle the monarchy.
Therefore, the French Revolution was inspired by a structural build up of unrest among the masses and immediate factors of non-suppression and discrimination.
— Ritika Chitlangia
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Conclusion
Therefore, the French Revolution was inspired by a structural build up of unrest among the masses and immediate factors of non-suppression and discrimination.
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- Clear categorization into long-term and immediate causes
- Identifies structural inequalities
- Discusses estate system
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Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
History of the World
American and French Revolution
French Revolution causes
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226
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Academic and analytical
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