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What was the financial state of France when Louis XVI ascended the throne?
What was the financial state of France when Louis XVI ascended the throne?
What added to the already existing debt of France during Louis XVI's reign?
What added to the already existing debt of France during Louis XVI's reign?
Why did the French government have to spend an increasing percentage of its budget on interest payments alone?
Why did the French government have to spend an increasing percentage of its budget on interest payments alone?
Which estate of French society paid taxes during the 18th century?
Which estate of French society paid taxes during the 18th century?
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What is usually used to describe the society and institutions of France before 1789?
What is usually used to describe the society and institutions of France before 1789?
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