1.1.2 - How a Subsistence Crisis Happens
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What characterizes a subsistence crisis?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when food is scarce.
Name one cause of subsistence crises in France.
💡 Hint: These factors prevent sufficient food production.
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What is a subsistence crisis?
💡 Hint: Think about its impact on people's lives.
True or False: Disease epidemics were a minor factor in subsistence crises.
💡 Hint: Consider how illness can affect productivity.
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Evaluate the role of the third estate during subsistence crises in France and how their discontent contributed to the Revolution.
💡 Hint: Consider how the socio-economic conditions influenced their responses.
Propose solutions that could have mitigated subsistence crises in France during the Old Regime.
💡 Hint: Think about the needs of the people and how governments can respond effectively.
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