Question

What were the events leading to the drafting of a new constitution in France?

Answer 1

The ​ events leading to the drafting of a new constitution in France and establishment of democracy include:

1. The division of society into classes and the enjoyment of all privileges by the nobility and clergy.

2. The miserable conditions of the third estate who formed the majority.Their bore the burden of taxation and also had to face inequality, injustice and discrimination.

3.The struggle for survival mainly by the third estate due to increased taxation and poor economic condition of the nation.

4.The indifferent attiude of the French ruler towards the people of the third estate and his incapability to run the administration.