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What were the financial problems facing France before the Revolution?
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France faced immense debt and financial crisis due to costly wars and extravagant spending by the monarchy.
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How did social inequality contribute to the French Revolution?
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The rigid social hierarchy and inequality, especially grievances of the Third Estate, fueled discontent and demands for reform.
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What role did the Enlightenment ideas play in causing the French Revolution?
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Enlightenment ideas about liberty, equality, and democracy inspired the French people to question the monarchy and demand reform.
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What was the impact of the American Revolution on France?
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The American Revolution provided both a successful example of revolution and increased France's financial burdens due to its support.
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How did the Estates-General contribute to the Revolutionary atmosphere?
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The calling of the Estates-General exposed the deep divisions and frustrations within French society, leading to political uprisings.
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What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?
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The Tennis Court Oath was a pivotal step in the formation of a new government, as the Third Estate vowed not to disband until a new constitution was established.
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How did the growing food scarcity influence the French Revolution?
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Poor harvests and rising bread prices led to widespread hunger and unrest among the common people, exacerbating tensions.
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What was the role of King Louis XVI in the lead-up to the Revolution?
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King Louis XVI's indecisiveness and inability to effectively address financial and social issues aggravated the situation.
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Why was the fall of the Bastille significant?
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The storming of the Bastille was a symbol of the people's power and marked the beginning of the revolutionary activities in France.
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What was the Ancien Régime?
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The Ancien Régime was the political and social system in France before the Revolution, characterized by absolute monarchy and feudal privileges.
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How did the Enlightenment philosophers like Rousseau and Voltaire affect the revolution?
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Their writings challenged traditional authority and inspired revolutionary thoughts about individual rights and freedom.
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What role did taxation play in the causes of the French Revolution?
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Unfair taxation primarily burdened the Third Estate, leading to resentment and demands for equitable taxation and representation.
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Why did the calling of the Estates-General in 1789 fail to resolve France's problems?
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The Estates-General highlighted divisions between the estates, and disagreements on representation and voting procedures led to paralysis.
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What was the significance of the National Assembly?
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The National Assembly represented the early stage of revolutionary government, aiming to create a constitution and reform society.
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Why did the Women's March on Versailles occur?
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It was driven by political unrest, economic hardship, and the demand for assured food supplies, culminating in royal relocation to Paris.
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