Economic hardship was another cause of this revolution. France was in debt from previous kings, supplying money for the American Revolution and extravagant spending by Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette. The debt increases taxes that was hard to pay off and bad weathering lead to the crop failure and shortage of grain. The price of bread began to increase which led to the starvation of many people, known as bread riots. Lastly, absolute monarchy which gave the king absolute power over his people was the political cause of the revolution. Bourgeoisies who were strong believers of enlightenment ideals of liberty and equality wanted to diminish this form of power. Some even questioned the structure of society from viewing the success of the American Revolution. These social, economical and political causes were the historical circumstances that lead to this revolution. .
The outcome of the French Revolution had changed the system of ruling, restored economic stability and evenly distributed power. The Declaration of Rights of Man was adopted by the National Assembly; a group consisting of people mostly from the third estate specifically, bourgeoisies. This declaration stressed the importance of natural rights and completely ignored the old regime. The Declaration of Rights of Man gave citizens the freedom of speech, the freedom of religion and the right to own land. This social effort gave light to the people of the third estate and gave them confident to carry on with the revolution process. The end of the Reign of terror marks the end of the thermidor stage of the revolution. Robespierre who ruled like a dictator is taken out of power. Now begins the stage of reaction and a strong man that goes by the name of Napoleon takes over. At this stage the government was weak so when Napoleon becomes into power he completely changes the game plan. He made improvements to France by establishing lycees also known a government based education system.