Causes of the French Revolution

French Revolution

The actions of the late eighteenth century, which saw the overthrowing of the feudal system and a great change in power, was the cause of political, social and economical discontent. The French revolution was a collision between a powerful, rising bourgeoisie and an entrenched aristocracy defending its privileges and system of government. Discontent shown by the occupants of France was the result of a poor class structure, unreasonable tax system and the luxurious lifestyle lived by the royal family.

The luxurious lifestyle of the king and his family caused much dissatisfaction among the lower French society. France’s king and leader King Louis XVI lived an extravagant lifestyle with his wife Marie Antoinette in the Palace of Versailles. He was a poor decision maker and an insecure ...