describe the subsistence crisis in five points
Subsistence Crisis is an extreme situation where the basic means of livelihood are endangered. Subsistence crises was caused in France due to
(i) Rise in population.
(ii) Increase in demand of foodgrains.
(iii) Prices of bread rose rapidly.
(iv) Wages could not keep pace with rising prices.
(v) Gap between rich and poor widened.
(vi) Draught or hail reduced the harvest. All these reaons led to subsistence crisis in France. Several subsistence crisis in France in the 18th century finally led to the French Revolution.