Two of the main events that fueled to start the French revolution were the enlightenment in the

Causes. On the surface, the most apparent cause of the Enlightenment was the Thirty Years' War. This horribly destructive war, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, compelled German writers to pen harsh criticisms regarding the ideas of nationalism and warfare.

Explanation:

warfare was the primary means of cultural transmission in both regions.