DBQ Project Before the French Revolution began, previous wars of religion led to the revolution. Between 1562 to 1598, the wars consisted of The War of the Three Henry’s, the Thirty Years’ war, the War of Spanish Successions, and others. Soon after these wars, France was facing financial difficulties and extravagant spending by the monarchy, which led to high taxes and economic hardships for the rest of the people (Third Estate). Fast forward to late-mid 18th century France, the First and second…
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