I'm giving out medals! All I need is 3 causes of the French revolution including the Enlightenment, The Reign of Terror, and the rise and rule of Napoleon. Just do what you can, thanks a bunch! :)

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3 causes of the french revolution

Political Inequalities- Nobles enjoyed privileges like not having to pay taxes, having all the power and freedom politically, and could out vote the commoners. The common people who consisted of middle class, peasants, and artisans had to work hard and pay heavy taxes while their voice went unheard politically.

Bankruptcy of the Government- Louis XIV spent way too much money and his successor Louis XVI did the same. In fact Louis XVI idea of reform was to get rid of any minister who tried to introduce financial reform. As a result, by 1789 the government went bankrupt.

The American Revolution influenced the French Revolution- The success of the Americans to overthrow the powerful British rule made the French public optimistic and encouraged them to fight for their own freedom.