The French Revolution started in the year 1789 and ended around 1799 was a series of complex and multifaceted events that included several causes and consequences. Let’s look at them one by one.

Causes:

Financial turmoil: The Seven Years’ War and the American Revolutionary War played a crucial role in causing financial turmoil of France causing it to remain heavily indebted.

Social discrimination: The differences arose between the noble class and the common men. The nobility and clergy held ample powers whereas the common folks were oppressed and downtrodden subjected to social inequality.

Enlightenment ideas:  The famous writings of Rousseau, Voltaire and Montesquieu served as an inspiration for the french people to seek liberty, fraternity and democracy.

Food crisis: A series of crop failures destabilized the economy of France which was another reason for French Revolution.

Consequences:

Kind Louis XVI was executed in 1793 which marked the end of the Bourbon dynasty.

Later a new form of government was established, with the National Convention as the ruling authority.

Around 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte seized the control and became the Emperor of France.

The Revolution brought reforms such as creation of new legal system and public education system.

In conclusion, The revolution played a pivotal role in reshaping France leaving a lasting effect in the society.