12 Questions
Louis XVI ascended the throne of France in 1774 at the age of 20.
True
The French government had an empty treasury upon Louis XVI's accession to the throne.
True
The cost of maintaining an extravagant court at Versailles was a significant financial burden for France.
True
Only members of the third estate in French society paid taxes in the 18th century.
True
The term 'Old Regime' is used to describe the society and institutions of France after 1789.
False
France helped the thirteen American colonies gain independence from Britain during Louis XVI's reign.
True
Peasants owned the majority of the land they cultivated.
False
The clergy and the nobility were exempt from paying taxes to the state.
True
The nobles enjoyed feudal privileges, including exemption from rendering any services to the lord.
False
The Church did not extract any form of taxes from the peasants.
False
The burden of financing state activities through taxes was borne by all three estates equally.
False
All members of the third estate were exempt from paying taxes to the state.
False
Learn about Louis XVI ascending the throne of France, the empty treasury, and France's involvement in the American Revolutionary War. Test your knowledge of this historical period.
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