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It was something that all commoners (the third estate) could identify with. Just before the revolution, bread was 8 sous (cents) for a four pound loaf. At the start of the revolution it was 15 sous a loaf. Two loaves per day were needed to feed a family of four. The average common worker made 20 to 30 sous per day. People could not even afford to eat.

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