The uprising during the French Revolution was primarily caused by widespread discontent with the monarchy, heavy taxation, and social inequality. The financial crisis faced by King Louis XVI’s regime exacerbated issues, alongside soaring food prices and a lack of political representation for the Third Estate. Enlightenment ideas fueled demands for liberty and equality, while economic distress pushed the common people toward revolt. Furthermore, the success of the American Revolution inspired revolutionary thought in France, creating a fervor for change. The storming of the Bastille in 1789 became the symbolic start of this rebellion against oppressive rule.