SS.9-12.WH.13.Analyze
What were the main causes of the French Revolution?
The main causes of the French Revolution included deep social inequality under the Ancien Régime.
What was the Estates-General and how did its convening contribute to the revolution?
the traditional voting structure, which gave each estate one vote, allowed the privileged First and Second Estates to outvote the much larger Third Estate.
What was the Storming of the Bastille and why was it significant?
It symbolized the people's defiance against the monarchy's oppressive power and is considered a major turning point that kicked off the French Revolution.
What role did economic conditions play in igniting the French Revolution?
Creating widespread resentment among the common people toward the monarchy and the privileged classes.
What were the primary social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789?
The French Revolution was caused by a combination of social inequality, a severe financial crisis, and a failing political system under an indecisive king.