1. Causes of the French Revolution
Global 2
Patten/Kempton

2. Social (people/society)
Rigid Class Structure
No Social Mobility
Examples:
Caste System (India)
Feudalism in Europe and Japan
Rise of the Bourgeoisie
Educated Middle Class

3. Economic (money) Unfair Taxes on the 3rd Estate
Poor harvest caused food prices to rise
Spending by Louis XIV bankrupted the French Economy
Deficit Spending
Spending more money than you have

4. Political (Government)
Absolute Monarch
Ruler had total control
People had no rights
Unfair voting rights
Influence of the Enlightenment
Influence of the American Revolution