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Why did Louis XVI find an empty treasure when he became King?
Why did Louis XVI find an empty treasure when he became King?
- Poor management by the government officials
- Long years of war and maintenance of the court at the Palace of Versailles (correct)
- Natural disasters affecting the economy
- Excessive spending on royal ceremonies and festivities
Why was the French state forced to increase taxes during the late 18th century?
Why was the French state forced to increase taxes during the late 18th century?
- To fund scientific research and technological advancements
- To build more palaces and expand royal residences
- To meet expenses like maintaining the army after the war (correct)
- To support cultural activities and artistic endeavors
Which estate in French society was exempted from paying taxes in the 18th century?
Which estate in French society was exempted from paying taxes in the 18th century?
- None, all estates had to pay taxes
- 3rd Estate (Commoners)
- 2nd Estate (Nobility)
- 1st Estate (Clergy) (correct)
What added significant debt to the French government during Louis XVI's reign?
What added significant debt to the French government during Louis XVI's reign?
What characterized the clergy in the 1st Estate of French society?
What characterized the clergy in the 1st Estate of French society?
Who were members of the 2nd Estate in French society during the late 18th century?
Who were members of the 2nd Estate in French society during the late 18th century?
Which group formed the majority in French society during the late 18th century?
Which group formed the majority in French society during the late 18th century?
What consequences did dividing French society into three estates have on tax collection?
What consequences did dividing French society into three estates have on tax collection?
How did France contribute to the American colonial independence war and what impact did it have on the French government?
How did France contribute to the American colonial independence war and what impact did it have on the French government?
Describe the 1st Estate in French society during the late 18th century.
Describe the 1st Estate in French society during the late 18th century.
What were the main reasons for the empty treasure found by Louis XVI when he became King in 1774?
What were the main reasons for the empty treasure found by Louis XVI when he became King in 1774?
Who made up the 2nd Estate in French society during the late 18th century?
Who made up the 2nd Estate in French society during the late 18th century?
What impact did dividing French society into three estates have on tax collection?
What impact did dividing French society into three estates have on tax collection?
Why did the French state increase taxes during the late 18th century?
Why did the French state increase taxes during the late 18th century?
What characterized the clergy in the 1st Estate of French society?
What characterized the clergy in the 1st Estate of French society?
How did the war between France and Britain impact the French government financially?
How did the war between France and Britain impact the French government financially?
Which estate in French society was exempt from paying taxes in the 18th century?
Which estate in French society was exempt from paying taxes in the 18th century?
