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France's Trading Partners During the French Revolution
Which countries were major trading partners with France at the time?

The economy of France was in a terrible situation in the beginning of the revolution. It was actually one of the major causes of the French Revolution. The King's involvement in different wars such as the American Revolution and the Seven Years' War led to the decline of the economy and high expenses. Even France's ally, Poland, was being torn apart by surrounding countries and could not offer help. But, there was a bigger problem. In order for a stable trade system to happen, both countries must have something to give to the other country. France was not doing a good job of that. France was facing an industrial depression and approximately 50% of the population in the urban area were unemployed. Agriculture was failing and the trade system was going through a dangerous down spin. Because of France's failure in making useful products for trading countries. This obviously led to loss of trading partners.

However, by the late 18th century, trade began to start again. The bourgeoisie, elite of wealthy commoners, traded with various colonies and countries overseas. Exchange with colonies in the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean gave them high profits. France also traded with Great Britain with goods from the Caribbean such as sugar, coffee, and indigo.

In conclusion, during the French Revolution, France did not have any major trading partners but did have minor partners such as colonies in Caribbean and the Indian Ocean because of economic troubles it was facing. Before France could establish trade again, the country must recover the damage of their economy and revive industrial thoughts. With those things back in the system, France would be able to progress once again.