During the late 18th and the early 19th century the political and social structures of France and Haiti changed drastically after the French and Haitian revolutions. The French revolution was caused by economic challenges facing the monarchy, whereas the Haitian revolution resulted from slavery and the desire of slaves for freedom and better treatment. Social and political inequality that existed in the class systems of region inspired the revolutions. Financial difficulties was one of the main reasons for the French Revolution, while Haitian revolution was caused by slavery. The French monarchy was in major debt from over a century largely due to the maintenance of Versailles and the support for the 13 colonies in the American Revolution.
