Choose one of the revolutions (America or France or Ireland) 1770-1815 and give two causes of that revolution. - Junior Cycle History - Question ix - 2013

One significant cause of the French Revolution was the extreme social inequality present in France. The French society was divided into three estates: the First Estate (clergy), the Second Estate (nobility), and the Third Estate (commoners), which made up the majority of the population. The Third Estate was heavily burdened by taxes while having little political power. This inequity created widespread discontent that fueled revolutionary sentiments.

Another crucial cause was the economic crisis that struck France in the late 18th century. The nation faced immense debt due to involvement in wars, including the American Revolution, coupled with poor harvests leading to food shortages. This financial turmoil created unrest among the common people, ultimately contributing to the revolutionary fervor.