Which economic condition exposed the weakness of the social order?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Rise in bread prices while wages did not increase at the same rate
In France, bread prices rose sharply, but wages did not rise at the same rate. This reduced the purchasing power of poor people and made food difficult to afford, exposing inequality and the weakness of the old social order. A fall in gold prices was not the main cause of this social crisis. Exam tip: link “rising prices and lagging wages” with a subsistence crisis.
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Rise in bread prices while wages did not increase at the same rate
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In France, bread prices rose sharply, but wages did not rise at the same rate. This reduced the purchasing power of poor people and made food difficult to afford, exposing inequality and the weakness of the old social order. A fall in gold prices was not the main cause of this social crisis. Exam tip: link “rising prices and lagging wages” with a subsistence crisis.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution. Topic: French Society During the Late Eighteenth Century.
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