Question

What were the political reasons behind the French Revolution?

• A. The lack of uniform laws and adminstration.
• B. The numerous wars fought by the French.
• C. There were heavy taxes levied on the people.
• D. There was no election system present in France.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

There was no election system present in France.

There were numerous reasons behind the French Revolution. The political causes are as follows: 1. The monarch present was corrupt and incompetent and nepotism existed in large amounts. 2. There was a lack of uniform laws and adminstration. 3. There was no election system in France which enabled nepotism to play a role in selecting the administrators.