USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -1754-1793. Louis XVI’s reign will forever be associated with the outbreak of the French Revolution and the end of Versailles ’ royal era. Upon coming to the throne in 1774, Louis XVI inherited a kingdom beset with serious problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Son of the Duke of Burgundy and Marie Adélaïde of Savoy, and great-grandson of Louis XIV, Louis XV became heir apparent upon the death of his father in 1712. He then became king in 1715 at just five years of age upon the death of Louis XIV.

Detailed explanation-3: -Louis XV died, aged 64, on 10 May 1774, in the bedchamber of his Private Apartment. His passing brought to an end a reign of 59 years, the longest in the history of France after that of Louis XIV. Against all expectations, Louis “the Beloved” died an unpopular king.

Detailed explanation-4: -Louis XVI approved French military support for the American colonies in their successful struggle against the British, but the expense nearly bankrupted the country. Louis convened the Estates-General in an effort to solve his budget crisis, but by doing so he unwittingly sparked the French Revolution.