52.1k views
0 votes
Why did the people in France rebel against the monarchy during the French Revolution?

1 Answer

5 votes

In the late 18th century France was on the brink of bankruptcy due to its involvement in the American Revolution and King Louis XVI's extravagant spending. This led to a people's revolt against the inequalities of French society, the corruption of royal officials, and despair owing to widespread economic hardship.

User Adnan Amjad
by
7.5k points

No related questions found