Exercise Question Answers Chapter The French Revolution Class-9 Social Science ********************************** 1. Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protest in France. The French monarchy was in deep debt and had an empty treasury. Nobles and clergy enjoyed privileges , while the common people paid heavy taxes. Food shortage and high bread prices created anger among the poor. Enlightenment philosophers spread ideas of equality, liberty, and democracy. The Estates General voting system was unfair ; the Third Estate demanded reforms. The storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 marked the start of the revolution. 2. Which groups of French society benefited from the revolution? Which groups were forced to relinquish power? Which sections of society would have been disappointed with the outcome of the revolution? Benefited : Middle class (merchants, lawyers), peasants, and small farmers. Lost power : Nobles, ...