Question

topic: explain why the french revolution started in 1789. your task: use evidence from at least three of the texts in part c to determine your factors and write a well - developed argument regarding the causes of the french revolution. clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts. do not simply summarize each text. make sure you rank your factors in order of importance!! guidelines: be sure to: ● establish your claim regarding why french people revolted ● distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims ● use specific, relevant and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument ● identify each source that you reference by the text’s number ● organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner ● maintain a formal style of writing ● follow the conventions of standard written english topic: explain why the french revolution started in 1789. my claim: although there were many causes of the french revolution, the people of france mainly revolted because

Explanation:

The French Revolution in 1789 was spurred by multiple factors like financial crisis due to costly wars and royal extravagance (text - based evidence can point to France's debt), social inequality with the Third Estate bearing the brunt of taxes while the clergy and nobility had privileges, and the spread of Enlightenment ideas that challenged the old - regime's authority. Ranking these, the financial crisis was perhaps most immediate as it led to increased taxes on the common people. Social inequality was a long - standing structural issue, and Enlightenment ideas provided the intellectual impetus for change.

Answer:

The French people revolted mainly due to a financial crisis (from costly wars and royal spending, as seen in text X), social inequality (Third Estate over - taxed compared to clergy and nobility, text Y), and the spread of Enlightenment ideas (intellectual challenge to old regime, text Z), with the financial crisis being the most immediate factor, followed by social inequality and then the influence of Enlightenment ideas.