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What did Louis XVI find upon ascending the throne of France?
What did Louis XVI find upon ascending the throne of France?
- A surplus of financial resources
- An empty treasure (correct)
- A flourishing economy
- A strong military
Why did the French government have to spend an increasing amount of its budget on interest payments?
Why did the French government have to spend an increasing amount of its budget on interest payments?
- To decrease the taxes on the Third Estate
- To fund the maintenance of government offices
- Due to lenders charging high interest rates on loans (correct)
- To support the American colonies in gaining independence
Which palace was known for its extravagance during Louis XVI's reign?
Which palace was known for its extravagance during Louis XVI's reign?
- Palace of Louvre
- Palace of Versailles (correct)
- Palace of Tuileries
- Palace of Fontainebleau
What was the main reason for France's increasing debt during Louis XVI's rule?
What was the main reason for France's increasing debt during Louis XVI's rule?
Which estate in French society had to bear the burden of paying taxes in the eighteenth century?
Which estate in French society had to bear the burden of paying taxes in the eighteenth century?
What impact did France's involvement in assisting the American colonies have on its finances?
What impact did France's involvement in assisting the American colonies have on its finances?
What was the financial impact on France due to its assistance to the American colonies in gaining independence?
What was the financial impact on France due to its assistance to the American colonies in gaining independence?
Why did lenders who previously gave credit to the French state start charging 10 percent interest on loans?
Why did lenders who previously gave credit to the French state start charging 10 percent interest on loans?
What was the primary reason for France being forced to increase taxes during Louis XVI's reign?
What was the primary reason for France being forced to increase taxes during Louis XVI's reign?
How did France's involvement in assisting American colonies affect the state's budget in terms of interest payments?
How did France's involvement in assisting American colonies affect the state's budget in terms of interest payments?
What burden did only the members of the Third Estate have to bear in French society during the eighteenth century?
What burden did only the members of the Third Estate have to bear in French society during the eighteenth century?
How did maintaining an army contribute to France's financial challenges under Louis XVI?
How did maintaining an army contribute to France's financial challenges under Louis XVI?
