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What Was The Root Cause Of The French Revolution

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There are some major causes of the French Revolution. First was the economic cause and it also was the root cause. The contradiction between the development of capitalism and the feudal autocracy rule. Second half of the 18th century, French capitalist economy has grown considerably. The textile industry, the metallurgical industry and the mining industry have developed most rapidly. Foreign trade has also developed rapidly. But the authoritarian rule of the Bourbon Dynasty seriously hindered the development of capitalism. The feudal government continued to raise taxes and feudal land ownership still exists. In this regard, the bourgeoisie is very dissatisfied. They demanded the abolition of feudal land ownership, the abolition of privileges

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