Revolt in Paris - Economic Crisis

Question 1

What did the economic crisis lead to due to the hardship it caused?

Answer 1

Anti-government feelings, fuelling the rise of the popular movement

Question 2

How had the price of bread increased from August 1788 to March 1789?

Answer 2

9 sous to 14 sous per loaf

Question 3

% of wages spent on bread in 1788 and 1789

Answer 3

50% and 88%

Question 4

What example of popular unrest occurred on 28th April?

Answer 4

The factory of a prosperous luxury wallpaper manufacturer, Réveillon, was set on fire

Question 5

Following what was the Réveillon factory set on fire?

Answer 5

A rumour that he was going to reduce wages

Question 6

How many people were killed or wounded by troops following the Réveillon protest?

Answer 6

At least 50

Question 7

For the first time, what were pushing France towards revolution?

Answer 7

Economic issues - the price of bread and unemployment

Question 8

What did falling living standards create? What did this lead to?

Answer 8

Dissatisfaction and discontent

Question 9

What did political opponents of the King harness this discontent to do?

Answer 9

Bring crowds onto the streets to support the National Assembly

Question 10

Why did workers and small businesses direct their protests against the government?

Answer 10

Due to its inability to deal with the economic crisis