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Why did Louis XVI find an empty treasury when he became King?
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?
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?
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?
Which estate in French society had a lot of power and influence and was exempt from paying taxes?
What forced the French state to increase taxes during the late 18th century?
What forced the French state to increase taxes during the late 18th century?
What was the main reason for the empty treasure found by Louis XVI when he became King?
What was the main reason for the empty treasure found by Louis XVI when he became King?
Which estate in French society during the late 18th century was exempt from paying taxes?
Which estate in French society during the late 18th century was exempt from paying taxes?
What added a significant amount of debt to the French government in the late 18th century?
What added a significant amount of debt to the French government in the late 18th century?
Who belonged to the 2nd Estate in French society during the late 18th century?
Who belonged to the 2nd Estate in French society during the late 18th century?
Why were members of only the third estate required to pay taxes in 18th-century French society?
Why were members of only the third estate required to pay taxes in 18th-century French society?
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