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01 Factors Leading to the French Revolution, 1. Factors Leading to the French Revolution A. 1. In what ways did the Enlightenment affect the French Revolution. Be sure to discuss the social contract of Locke and Rousseau. All of the key Enlightenment thinkers were dead by the start of the French Revolution. Had they been alive, it is doubtful that they would have approved of the way it was handled. Afterall, Revolution was not the logical application of reason. Yet it was their constant criticism of French politics that contributed to the Revolution mentality., 1. Factors Leading to the French Revolution D. Financial Poor Harvests 1788-89, 1. Factors Leading to the French Revolution F. American Example F. American Example, 1. Factors Leading to the French Revolution C. Decline of Royal Prestige scammed: The Diamond Necklace Affair, 1. Factors Leading to the French Revolution D. Financial French & Indian War plus helping American Revolution $$$, 1. Factors Leading to the French Revolution Assigned reading for this section Weblinks, Third Estate -only ones paying taxes Riots correspond to bread prices bread was 3/4ths of the diet but due to inflation was 1/3 to 1/2 of their income, Third Estate (70-80% - commoners, artisans, wage-earners) of the 3rd estate 8% Bourgeoisie wealth but no status titles; owned 20% of the land. Wanted positions open to merit and talent, 1. Factors Leading to the French Revolution C. Decline of Royal Prestige corruption, Poor Harvests 1788-89 much good land lay unused in hands of wealthy, yet nobility had rights to hunt on 3rd estate lands and extract taxes on what they produced Peasants realized famine would continue