Question

describe the political factors leading to the French revolution in 1789

Answer 1

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The political reasons of French Revolution were:
The Bourbon king of France, Louis XVI was an extremely autocratic and weak willed and incompetent king who led a life of luxury. This led to a lot of anger and dissatisfaction among the masses who then were leading life of extreme poverty and widespread hunger. All the political powers were in the hands of the first two estates and they enjoyed all the privileges. Louis XVI was drove France into useless wars bringing the country to the verge of bankruptcy.

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