Question

which was a cause of the french revolution?
the french king had initiated the practice of forced service in the military.
napoleon had invaded france and intended to establish an absolute monarchy.
the common people paid all of the taxes but had none of the benefits.
the french king did not want to support the american revolution.

Explanation:

• Forced military service was not a core trigger of the French Revolution.
• Napoleon rose to power after the French Revolution began, so he could not have caused it.
• The French king supported the American Revolution, which actually strained France's finances and worsened domestic tensions.
• The Third Estate (common people) bore the entire tax burden while the First (clergy) and Second (nobility) Estates were exempt and enjoyed privileges, creating severe class inequality that fueled revolution.

Answer:

C. The common people paid all of the taxes but had none of the benefits.