What the records say
- When
- 1775
- Kind
- Rebellion
- Coordinates
- 47.00° N, 2.00° E
- Description
- wave of riots, prelude of French Revolution
Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.
Flour War
Wave of riots in France (April–May 1775)
The Flour War refers to a wave of riots from April to May 1775, in the northern, eastern, and western parts of the Kingdom of France. It followed an increase in grain prices, and subsequently bread prices; bread was an important source of food among the populace.
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