Social inequality 1 Most people had no power or privileges2 while nobles and clergy lived well.

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Social inequality : Most people had no power or privileges, while nobles and clergy lived well. Economic crisis : France was in debt, and people were starving due to high food prices. New ideas: Enlightenment thinkers inspired people to want freedom and equality. Weak king : Louis XVI couldn’t fix the problems and lost control. Political conflict :The Third Estate demanded change and broke away to start a revolution. The Convention (1792–1795): It was the new government after the monarchy was abolished. It declared France a republic and put King Louis XVI on trial—he was executed in 1793. The Convention was in charge during the Reign of Terror, led by Robespierre, when many enemies of the revolution were executed. It ended in 1795 and was replaced by the Directory. Consequences of the French Revolution: End of monarchy: The king was executed and France became a republic. Rise of democracy : Ideas like liberty, equality, and rights spread. Social change : Nobles lost privileges; society became more equal. Violence and instability : The Reign of Terror caused fear and chaos. Rise of Napoleon : After the revolution, he took power and became emperor.