Question

how can you say to that louis XVI was a despotic ruler​

Answer 1

Louis XVI was a despotic ruler in the following ways....

• He was increasing the taxes of 3rd estate.
• He wasn't taking the privileges from the hand of clergy and nobles.
• He was ruled like a dictator.
• Because of his rule the treasury of France had deteriorated.

Answer 2

Answer:

When he became ruler, he found an empty treasury. Long years of war had drained the financial resources of France. Added to this was the cost of maintaining an extravagant court at the immense palace of Versailles.