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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

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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.

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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

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History of the World

American and French Revolution

French Revolution causes

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