What was life like for peasants in the French Revolution?

Transcript of Life Styles of the Poor during the French Revolution. During the French Revolution Life Styles of the Poor The occupations of peasants were mostly farmers. Peasants were victimized by taxes. read more

During the French Revolution Life Styles of the Poor The occupations of peasants were mostly farmers. Peasants were victimized by taxes. They were required to pay taxes to the government, the church, their landowners, and taxes in order to receive wine, bread and salt. Also, they paid their landowners by working laboriously on the land. read more

As the French bourgeoisie revolution raged in the summer of 1789, the peasants who had long been under the stern hand of an unkind system were emboldened by the maneuverings in Paris and created a widespread uprising that pushed the French Revolution into a new phase. read more

Peasants suffered under the burden of higher taxes during theFrench Revolution. Peasants suffered social, economic,and politicalinequalities. read more