Question

What was an economic cause of the French Revolution?

A) a lack of representation of the third estate in the Estates-General

B) increased influence of French thinkers such as Rousseau and Locke

C) the government’s decision to raise taxes to pay its huge debts

D) the rise of Napoleon and his rallying of the citizens against the monarch

Answer 1

C.) The government's decision to raise taxes to pay its huge debts

Answer 2

Answer:

C) the government’s decision to raise taxes to pay its huge debts

Explanation:

The main factor leading to France being in bankrupt, was its involvement in  supporting the American War of Independence (1776). Also the living standars of the King and the nobility , living a luxurious life and spending irresponsably despite the country's internal situation.

The following years saw poor harvests and France had to face bankruptcy.

Neither nobility nor clergy paid direct tax.

The government was unable to restore financial system and they could no longer function. The falied attempts to keep the old ways then gave birth to the French revolution.