Question

how can you say that Louis 16 was a despotic ruler?
can anybody help me :(

Answer 1

Louis XVI of the bourbon dynasty was a despotic ruler :-

1)He was a weak and inefficient ruler.

2)He led a life of luxury.

3)He believed in autocratic rule.

4)He helped 13 American colonies gain freedom from the comments enemy ' Great Britain ' .

5)Even his wife spent a lot for her own luxurious life.
6) He emptied the capital of France in war.