French Revolution Class 9 Notes| Summary
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION Beginning of the revolt The Bastille was a prison in Paris, France. It was destroyed during the French Revolution, on 14 July 1789. It was attacked by rebels from the third estate. This was the beginning of the Revolution. Causes of the Revolution *Social Causes:- i) There was a federal system consisting of three estates. Members of the first and the second estate were exempted from paying taxes. ii) Only the third estate people had to pay taxes. *Economic Causes:- i) Increased taxes. ii) Greater demand for food grains. *Political Causes:- i) Declaration of National Assembly. ii) Wate of money by Louis XVI and his queen, Marie Antoinette. iii) High posts were often sold. iv) The whole administration was corrupt. Consequences of the War i) France abolished the monarchy and became a constitutional Monarchy. ii) The richer members of the third estate benefitted the most. iii) Poor sections and women were disappointed with the outcome. Role of Philosophers in the Rev