The French Revolution – Notes

French Society before the Revolution

King Louis XVI increased the debt of Paris by over 3 million livres.

French society was divided into three estates.

The middle class started questioning feudal privileges.

Owing to the economic and political situation, King Louis decided to convene the Estate General.

Outbreak of the Revolution 

The financial condition in France was in a pitiable state.

King Louis XVI increased the debt of Paris by over 3 million livres.