Q2)Describe any 3 causes which led …

1) Livre- Unit of currency in france (discontinued in 1794)
2)Clergy- Group of people invested with special functions in church
3)Thithe- The church extracted it's share of taxes from peasants and all members of 3rd estate
4)Taille- Tax which is paid directly to the state

Economic cause of the french revolution 

As a result of a numerous wars waged by Louis XVI the State coffers were empty. The situation was made even more complex by France’s involvement in the American War of Independence and the faulty system of taxation. While the privileged classes were excused from paying taxes the Third Estate was more and more burdened with them.

Social cause of the french revolution 

The social conditions in France in late 18^th century were extremely unequal and exploitative. The clergy and the nobility formed the first two Estates and were the most privileged classes in the French society. They were exempt from payment of taxes to the State. On the other hand, the Third Estate that consisted of peasants and workers formed the majority of the population. They were burdened with excessive taxes with no political and social rights. As a result, they were extremely discontent.

Causes which led to imposing fresh taxes by louise XVI 

-Louis XVI needed more money to pay the money for maintaining the royal palace , army , etc.

-France had loss a lot of money in helping 13 american colonies.

-France had a debt of more than 2 Billion livers.

These were the main causes that Louis XVI had imposed new taxes.