What are at least two specific reasons for French discontent on the eve of Revolution?

* Economic inequality: The French economy was in a state of crisis in the years leading up to the Revolution. The government was heavily in debt, and the tax burden fell disproportionately on the poor. The wealthy aristocracy and clergy were exempt from many taxes, and they lived in luxury while the rest of the population struggled to make ends meet.

* Political oppression: The French monarchy was absolute, and the king had the power to make laws without the consent of the people. The government was also corrupt and inefficient, and it was often unresponsive to the needs of the people. The French people felt that they had no say in how they were governed, and they resented the power of the aristocracy and the clergy.

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