France was nearly bankrupt due to its involvement in expensive wars, including the American Revolution.
The old system of privileges for the nobility was destroyed. La révolution française
Everyone else (98% of the population, bearing the entire tax burden). France was nearly bankrupt due to its involvement
As internal chaos grew and external wars against European monarchies intensified, the revolution turned violent: Robespierre himself was executed
In July 1794, Robespierre himself was executed, ending the most radical phase of the revolution. 4. The Rise of Napoleon (1795–1799)