Question

exit ticket 1.6 - enlightenment, revolution & nationalism: french revolution, causes directions: use the \instant thesis\ format to write a thesis in response to todays prompt. to what extent was the french revolution caused by enlightenment ideas? while the french revolution was in part caused by (optional) because ultimately, the most significant cause was (required) because \the instant thesis\ 1. although / while (general statement, opposite opinion) 2. nevertheless / ultimately (thesis, your opinion) 3. because (examples, evidence, #1, #2, #3, etc.)

Explanation:

The French Revolution had multiple causes. Enlightenment ideas like liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty influenced the revolutionaries. However, economic hardships such as debt and food shortages, and social inequalities between the estates were also significant. To write the thesis, one must consider these various factors and decide which was most impactful. For the "instant - thesis" format, we first acknowledge the role of Enlightenment ideas, then state our main opinion on the most significant cause, and provide evidence.

Answer:

While the French Revolution was in part caused by Enlightenment ideas such as the concepts of liberty and equality, ultimately, the most significant cause was the economic crisis in France because the country was deeply in debt from wars and royal extravagance, leading to high taxes and food shortages among the common people.