Question

1. the french revolution was a reaction to the

defeat in and humiliation of the franco - prussian war

influence of and privileges granted to the first and second estates

increasing confrontations between catholics and protestants

conflict between competing branches of the french royal family

Explanation:

The French Revolution was a response to the unfair social - class system where the First (clergy) and Second (nobility) Estates had significant privileges while the Third Estate (commoners) bore the brunt of taxes and had few rights. The Franco - Prussian War occurred long after the French Revolution. The religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants were not the main cause of the French Revolution. The conflict within the royal family was not the primary trigger.

Answer:

B. influence of and privileges granted to the First and Second Estates