Question

What was an economic cause of the French Revolution?

A-a lack of representation of the third estate in the Estates-General
B-increased influence of French thinkers such as Rousseau and Locke
C-the government’s decision to raise taxes to pay its huge debts
D-the rise of Napoleon and his rallying of the citizens against the monarch

Answer 1

I would say answer C.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C - The government's decision to rise taxes to pay its huge debts.

Step-by-step explanation:

France economy was in a terrible condition due to the cost of several foreign war campaigns of King Louis XIV and Louis XV, and by the expenses of Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI wife. The latter appointed Callone as the Finance Minister of France in 1783, and Callone decided to impose heavy taxes on all the classes.