Question

guiding question(s)
what were the causes of the french revolution? and what events took place immediately after the revolution began? (pg.19) in mwh course reader.
instructions

• read and annotate each paragraph.
• 3 - 5 sentence summary * answer guiding question (s) can be done in notebook / course reader
• margin notes 1 per paragraph)

Explanation:

The causes of the French Revolution included social inequality (the Third Estate's heavy burden), financial crisis (government debt), and Enlightenment - inspired ideas of liberty and equality. Immediately after the revolution began, events like the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, which symbolized the people's uprising against the monarchy, and the formation of the National Assembly to represent the people and draft a new constitution took place.

Answer:

The causes of the French Revolution were social inequality, financial crisis, and Enlightenment ideas. Immediately after it began, the storming of the Bastille and the formation of the National Assembly occurred.