MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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Question
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Because Louis was a poor leader, spent lots of money and did not fix the financial problems of France the following occurred:
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Francewas bankrupt
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theAmericans had to pay back their debt to France immediately
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theDutch invaded France while she was at her weakest
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Franceattempted to borrow money from Spain
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -French involvement in the Seven Years’ War and the American War of Independence added substantially to the state’s debts. Jacques Necker, finance minister from 1777 and 1781, had largely funded France’s war effort through loans. As a result the state debt ballooned to between 8 and 12 billion livres by 1789.
Detailed explanation-2: -Louis XVI’s (16th’s) weak leadership contribute to the growing crisis in France because he was very indecisive and he allowed matters to drift, he also did not pay attention or cared for what his government advisors had to say. Louis also put off dealing with emergencies until there was no money left.
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