Everyone else (98% of the population, bearing the entire tax burden).
The old system of privileges for the nobility was destroyed. La révolution française
France was nearly bankrupt due to its involvement in expensive wars, including the American Revolution. Everyone else (98% of the population, bearing the
The revolution was triggered by a "perfect storm" of social, economic, and political factors: Everyone else (98% of the population
This document established the principles of "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité," asserting that all men are born free and equal. 3. Radicalization and the Reign of Terror (1792–1794)