French Society During the Late 18th Century
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Which factor contributed to the increase in French government debt during Louis XVI's reign?

  • Aid provided to American colonies for independence (correct)
  • Tax reductions for the nobility
  • Export growth in the agricultural sector
  • Decrease in military expenditure
  • Who were exempted from paying taxes in the French society of the 18th century?

  • Members of the third estate
  • Nobility (2nd Estate)
  • Clergy (1st Estate) (correct)
  • Commoners
  • What was the main reason for the empty treasure found by Louis XVI when he became King?

  • Excessive spending on education and healthcare
  • Maintenance of the Palace of Versailles (correct)
  • Investments in infrastructure development
  • Long years of peace and prosperity in France
  • Which group in French society held a lot of power and influence and were exempt from paying taxes?

    <p>The clergy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which estate in French society included kings, queens, lords, and other aristocrats?

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

    Why was the state forced to increase taxes in French society during the late 18th century?

    <p>To meet expenses like maintaining the army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What divided French society into three estates in the 18th century when it came to tax payment?

    <p>Social status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'French Society During the Late 18th Century' describes France helping which group gain independence from Britain?

    <p>'The thirteen American colonial'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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