HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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Question
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money spent on the American Revolution
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Marie Antoinette’s lavish spending
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the 1st and 2nd estates did not pay taxes
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The French Crown’s debt was caused by both individual decisions, such as intervention in the American War of Independence and the Seven Years’ War, and underlying issues such as an inadequate taxation system.
Detailed explanation-2: -At €2.95 trillion at the end of 2022, public debt remains a concern for the French government as public spending is expected to keep rising.
Detailed explanation-3: -The spark that ignited the French Revolution (1789-1799), one of the most important events in modern global history, was actually government debt, accumulated during the course of two wars, and the desire of King Louis XVI to increase taxes to pay off that debt.
Detailed explanation-4: -The kings of France put the country into debt by building palaces like the Palace of Versailles and waging expensive wars. The people of France had to pay for the debt with taxes, which made them frustrated. Eventually, the inequality and abuses of the government led to the French Revolution.
Detailed explanation-5: -Social – The social conditions in France in the late 18th century were extremely unequal and exploitative. Economic – As a result of numerous wars waged by Louis XVI the State coffers were empty. More items