Question

what were the cause for empty treasury of France under Louis 16? explain 5 causes
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Answer 1

Few reasons are.

The France has helped thirteen American colonies so money's was invested in this.

Now France invested a lot of money in the war with Britain.

There was no money in money in in Versailles palace.

So king need money to maintain the Versailles palace.

So to maintain the army , running government ,and universities the king need money.

So the king started increasing the taxes.

Only third estate people were liable for paying taxes.

Lenders who have state credit now started taking 10 percent interest loans.

Hope it helps u.

Answer 2

The following are the reasons for the withdraw of empty treasure of France under the rule of Louis XVI-

1) Hundred years of war between England and France.

2) This war has lead France in a high debt.

3) France has helped 13 American colonies to gain their independence from British rule but they didn't ever returned their sympathy.

4) Maintenance of huge population at high debt.

5) The unjust system of taille and tithes to be taken from the third estate.