Question

Question 34:- Assertion (A): Louis XVI called General Estate meeting to reduce taxes. Reason (R): France was reeling under tremendous debt. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

In 1774, Louis XVI, a 20 year young from Bourbon dynasty ascended the throne of France. He was welcomed by empty treasure.

France was reeling under a tremendous debt which had mounted Up to 2 billion lives.For meeting these expenses increase in the tax

was inevitable.

The French Society was divided into three estates. First, two enjoyed all privileges.

1st Estate: Clergy

2nd Estate: Nobility

3rd Estate: Big businessmen, merchants, court officials, peasants, artisans, landless laborers, servants, etc.