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Why did Louis XVI find an empty treasury when he became King?
Long years of war and maintenance of the Palace of Versailles
What was the main consequence of France helping the American colonies to gain independence?
Accumulation of significant debt for the French government
Who belonged to the 1st Estate in French Society during the late 18th century?
Priests, bishops, and religious leaders
Which estate in French society had a lot of power and influence and was exempt from paying taxes?
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What forced the French state to increase taxes during the late 18th century?
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What was the main reason for the empty treasure found by Louis XVI when he became King?
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Which estate in French society during the late 18th century was exempt from paying taxes?
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What added a significant amount of debt to the French government in the late 18th century?
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Who belonged to the 2nd Estate in French society during the late 18th century?
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Why were members of only the third estate required to pay taxes in 18th-century French society?
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