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Mariana Kipper Peña A01285312
Hisami A. Palacios Inukai A01285342
Danna A. Blanco Alba A01285289
Frida Alejandra Esquivel A01285190

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1.  People were not happy with the form of government. Before the Revolution France was an absolute monarchy.
Consequently, the will of the king was law, and this was caused unfair situations for the people who each time were more and more unpleased and furious.

2. All the important charges and offices of power  were given based on favoritism and nepotism, and manay of the people in charge have no knowledge on haow to perform their function properly.
As a result, the administration of the whole kingdom was not being carried on properly.

3. Before the French Revolution, there was not a clear set of laws in the country. The law was made by the King´s will, and they could be different from place to place.
This caused inequalities and injustice among the different regions, especially because most of the laws favored the nobility.

4. The governor was said to be disabled and too unworthy too rule.
As a result, he was never able to do something good for his people, and this sparkled the discontent among the country.

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Mital, P. (N.D.). What were the political causes of the French Revolution? Retrieved from:    http://www.preservearticles.com/history/what-were-the-political-causes-of-french-revolution/14566

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1. Louis XIV was found of waging wars and took active part in many of them. France founded most of the American Independence.
The consequence; the national debt increased beyond limit.

2. Louis XIV spent a huge amount over the construction of the royal mansion at Versailles.
The consequence; an enormous amount was spent annually for its maintenance; it was a waste of money invested on extravagant workers and workers.

3. The Royal spouse of the king, Marie Antoinette was a wasteful extravagant lady, she bought lots of expensive and extravagant gifts for herself from all around the world.
The consequence; due to her extra vacancy, she proved to be a heavy drain on the finances of the state.

4. The taxation system in France was disorganized and mismanaged. The wealthiest people belonged to the privileged class and were free from all taxes, while the peasantry had to pay 80% of their income in taxes to the government.
The consequence; it created dissatisfaction and dejection among masses.

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Farhatullah, R. (2019). Economic Causes of French Revolution. [PDF]. Retrieved from: https://www.academia.edu/25670142/Economic_Causes_Of_French_Revolution

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1.  Inequality among the States

The 1st and 2nd state exploited the commoners, by implementing outrageous taxes in order to support their luxurious lifestyles.
As a result, people lived in hunger and poverty, increasing their hatred and desires to abolish the monarchy.

2.  No Political or Social Rights
During 1789, the States-General were called into a meeting to solve the economic crisis, but the 3rd state was  no power nor voice at the assembly.
Subsequently, the 3rd state, being majority, established the National-Assembly, to represent the commoners rights. This resulted, in a separation of States and later on it served as an incentive, as the Assembly proclaimed themselves as the legitimate government, for the revolution.

3.  Power Loss
The monarchy's popularity began to decrease exponentially, due to the negligence of Louis XVI and the rumors and hatred towards Marie Antoinette. People were highly discontent with their reign and lavish lives  while, the country was in crisis.
This, fomented the new found rejection towards monarchy and their legitimate authority. People began revolting, questioning their power and no longer obeyed their commands.

4.  New Ideas
Enlightenment thinkers and ideologies heavily influenced people's motives for the revolution. French Literacy rose and a new focus was set on social mobility and education. Middle class people rose to power from merchants and educated people, who carried great influence.
As a result, people started to change their ideas and wanted more than what the government gave them. They wanted to upgrade their "class" and be able to seek knowledge and education. This was an important motive for revolution.

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1. France's lack of toleration for  minorities religions.
Consequently; furnished a reason for attacking the church's authority.

2. The scandal surrounding the movement of Jansenism increased by the heavy-handed treatment to its followers.
Reaching the result of; doubting the power of the church, and closing its ties with the monarchy.

3.They were several complains about 'full of priests and tonsured clergies who serve neither the church nor the state'.
Therefore, the people started to think about their individual liberty.

4. The Church was also permitted to collect the tithe, worth a nominal one-tenth of agricultural production, and was exempt from direct taxation on its earnings.
This prosperity caused considerable discontent to all the third state.

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Betros, G. (2010). The French Revolution and the Catholic Church. Retrieved from: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/french-revolution-and-catholic-church

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1.  The france soldiers were sent to America to help them gain freedom from the British. However, when they came back france, they realised that the situation of France was even worse than in the colonies.
Due to this, part of the army decided to help in French Revolution.

2. Napoleon Bonaparte was a military leader during the French Revolution, he rapidly rose through the ranks of the military and brought hope to Europe.
Consequently, he seized political power in France in 1799, marking the end of the French revolution. He was later named emperor.

3. The king appointed his troops to march on Nancy. Upon their arrival, General Bouillé, leader of the troops, demanded that the rebellious ringleaders surrender. The Swiss Châteauvieux regiment decided to yield, yet shooting broke out between this regiment. At the end, all three of the Nancy garrison's regiments were forced to leave the city, and the conflict ended.

4.  During his reign Louis XVI banned official promotion in the Royal Army to those with inferior ranks, this caused great bitterness among the non-commissioned officers. At the same time, some of the remaining aristocratic officers neglected their duties and stayed under license at Versailles or their States.
Consequently, this later provoked that some military members favored the Revolutionaries and fought against the monarchy.

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