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How did social instability in France lead to the French Revolution?

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Answer: Social Inequality was the major cause of French Revolution. The French society was divided into three classes- the clergy which formed the first estate, The nobility which formed the second estate and the common people which formed the third estate. These two estates exploited the common people in various ways.

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Step-by-step explanation:

The social conditions in France in late 18th century were extremely unequal and exploitative. The clergy and the nobility formed the first two Estates and were the most privileged classes in the French society. They were exempt from payment of taxes to the State.

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