French Society during the Late 18th Century
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What was the main reason for the empty treasure during Louis XVI's reign?

  • Excessive spending on luxuries and entertainment
  • Invasion by neighboring countries
  • Long years of war and maintenance of the court at the Palace of Versailles (correct)
  • Failure of the tax collection system

    • How did France accumulate a lot of debt during Louis XVI's reign?

  • Assisting American colonies to gain independence from Britain (correct)
  • Building extravagant monuments across the country
  • Investing in overseas colonies
  • Supporting neighboring countries in wars

    • Why was the increase in taxes not sufficient to cover the expenses?

  • The tax rates were too low
  • The tax collectors were corrupt
  • Only members of the third estate paid taxes (correct)
  • The second estate refused to pay taxes

    • Which estate in French society included priests, bishops, and religious leaders?

    <p>1st Estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which estate in French society was made up of kings, queens, lords, and aristocrats?

    <p>2nd Estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What privileges did the nobility (2nd Estate) have in French society?

    <p>Exemption from paying taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the system of estates contribute to social inequality in France?

    <p>By exempting the 1st and 2nd Estates from taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did France increase taxes during Louis XVI's reign?

    <p>To repay debts from assistance to American colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did France's assistance to American colonies have on its economy?

    <p>It added significant debt to the French government</p> Signup and view all the answers

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