French Society During the Late 18th Century
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French Society During the Late 18th Century

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Why did Louis XVI find an empty treasury when he became King?

  • The treachery of his advisors
  • Long years of war and maintenance of the Palace of Versailles (correct)
  • A failed economic policy
  • His extravagant spending on personal luxuries
  • What was the main consequence of France helping the American colonies to gain independence?

  • Strengthening of the French economy
  • Growth in French military capabilities
  • Increase in tax revenue for France
  • Accumulation of significant debt for the French government (correct)
  • Who belonged to the 1st Estate in French Society during the late 18th century?

  • Farmers and peasants
  • Priests, bishops, and religious leaders (correct)
  • Artisans and merchants
  • Kings, queens, lords, and aristocrats
  • Which estate in French society had a lot of power and influence and was exempt from paying taxes?

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

    What forced the French state to increase taxes during the late 18th century?

    <p>The need to cover expenses like maintaining the army due to war debts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the empty treasure found by Louis XVI when he became King?

    <p>Long years of war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which estate in French society during the late 18th century was exempt from paying taxes?

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

    What added a significant amount of debt to the French government in the late 18th century?

    <p>Supporting the American colonies' war for independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who belonged to the 2nd Estate in French society during the late 18th century?

    <p>Kings, queens, lords, and aristocrats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were members of only the third estate required to pay taxes in 18th-century French society?

    <p>French society was divided into three estates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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