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Why did the French government start increasing taxes during Louis XVI's reign?

  • To cover interest payments on loans. (correct)
  • To increase the salaries of government officials.
  • To fund support for the American colonies to gain independence.
  • To maintain an extravagant court at Versailles.

    • What was the main financial issue faced by France under the reign of Louis XVI?

  • An empty treasury due to long years of war and maintaining an extravagant court. (correct)
  • Increasing taxes to cover regular expenses.
  • The excessive cost of maintaining an army and universities.
  • High interest rates charged by lenders.

    • What impact did supporting the American colonies have on France's debt during Louis XVI's reign?

  • Had no impact on France's debt levels.
  • Added more than a billion livres to the already existing debt. (correct)
  • Caused lenders to lower interest rates on loans.
  • Reduced the debt significantly due to American resources.

    • Why did lenders start charging 10 percent interest on loans to the French government?

    <p>Due to increased risk of default by the French government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forced France to increase taxes during Louis XVI's reign?

    <p>Inability to meet regular expenses like maintaining an army and universities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of French society contributed to the financial troubles faced by Louis XVI?

    <p>Maintaining an extravagant court at Versailles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did France enter into financial difficulties during Louis XVI's reign?

    <p>Due to high debt from war expenses and an extravagant court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action further exacerbated France's financial problems during Louis XVI's rule?

    <p>Lenders charging high interest on loans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did France cope with its increasing budgetary struggles during Louis XVI's reign?

    <p>By imposing higher taxes on the general population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason behind the need for France to rely heavily on borrowing during Louis XVI's reign?

    <p>To cover existing debt and interest payments due to financial mismanagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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