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Causes and result of French Relvotion
Following are some of the causes that led to a revolution in France:

(a) The war with Britain for an independent America: This war led to mounting debt on the French monarchy and necessitated imposition of new taxes on the public.

(b) Privilege based on birth: People got privileges and position based on their lineage and not on their merit. This led to resentment among common people.

(c) Concentration of power among the privileged: People belonging to the first and second estate had all the power and money. Masses were at the mercy of this privileged class.

(d) Subsistence Crisis: Rising population and less grain production resulted in demand supply gap of bread, which was the staple diet. Wages did not keep pace with rising prices. It was becoming difficult for people.

(e) Growing Middle Class: Because of increased overseas trade a new class emerged. This class was wealthy not because of birth but because of its ability to utilize opportunities. People of the middle class started raising their voice for an end to privileges based on lineage.

All of this led to a general sense of resentment among people. Certain thinkers of the period spread awareness through various media. Some from the privileged classes also advocated a switch to democracy. So, finally there was revolution in France. 

Result of French revolution:

The French Revolution is a milestone in the history of mankind. It inspired revolutionary movements in almost every country of Europe and South America. 

(a) The social and political changes that took place in different parts of Europe can be traced to the French Revolution.  

(b)  When France occupied many areas of Europe, they spread new ideas among the people of occupied areas. French Revolution spread the ideas of liberty, freedom and equality . 
(c) The greatest effect was the starting of mass movements all over the world and instilling a spirit of nationalism among the people.
 d. The French Revolution led to the end of monarchy in France. A society based on privileges gave way to a new system of governance. 
(d) The Declarations of the Rights of Man during the revolution, announced the coming of a new time. The idea that all individuals had rights and could claim equality became part of a new language of politics. These notions of equality and freedom emerged as the central ideas of a new age; but in different countries they were reinterpreted and rethought in many different ways. 


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