Question

When and why did the French Revolution break out?

Answer 1

Hint: -At the end of the 18th century, the French Revolution had general causes common to all the revolutions of the West and peculiar causes that explain why it was by far the most destructive of these revolutions and the most universally important.
-The first of the general factors was the western social system.

Complete answer: -The French Revolution is one of the biggest events, with far-reaching consequences, in European history. It lasted for 10 years, beginning in 1789.
-Three sections, i.e., the clergy, the aristocracy and the commoners, split French society. The first two grades existed in luxury and did not fall under the tax load. In that respect, the commoners bore the brunt of all the taxation. It has been victimized even by the wealthy middle class. There were no political protections for them.
-There were several reasons for the revolution to have happened. Merchants, producers, professionals, the aristocracy had acquired financial influence but remained removed from political power. -There were very little privileges for those who were economically behind them, and most were therefore increasingly impoverished. No longer was the monarchy regarded as divinely ordained.
-The Revolt reached its logical conclusion when on 9 November 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte resumed the leadership of France.
-So the time of the French Revolution is from 5 May 1789 (General Assembly of the States) to 9 November 17999 ( Napoleon as Emperor).

Note: -King Louis XVI of France yielded to the notion of a new constitution and the people's supremacy, but at the same time sent emissaries requesting their aid in returning his authority to the rulers of neighbouring countries.
-To succeed, many revolutionaries, especially the Girondins, claimed that the revolution needed to spread across Europe. France was invaded by an Austro-Prussian army and French revolutionary forces forced outwards.