Causes
Social inequality was an effect of
The Estates system
A financial issue peasants struggled with
Excessive taxes
France participated in a series of expensive wars, which led the country to a
Financial Crisis
French royals lived lavish, extravagant lifestyles
Caused dissatisfaction among the people. They also believed it was wasteful, as they were suffering from the poor economic state of the nation.
The Laki Volcano in Iceland erupted, which sent volcanic ash into the atmosphere. France then experienced
Severe weather; including extreme winters, and extreme droughts; including poor harvests and famines