Answer the following questions:

How were economic factors responsible for the Frenchrevolution?

• France was an agriculture-dominated nation.

• In spite of advances in agricultural practices, production lagged behind. The yield from land was very low.

• The farmers were the most affected. Famines were frequent.

• As a result, there used to be revolts and riots for food. Industries were under the control of trade unions.

• Due to internal strife and interference from authorities, the development of these unions was sluggish. It resulted in low productivity.