Question

What were the causes for the empty treasure of
France under Louis XIV?
Assess any three causes.

Answer 1

Answer:

Five causes for the empty treasury of France under Louis XVI are:

(i) Long years of war had drained the financial resources of France.

(ii) High cost of maintenance of immense palace of Versailles and court.

(iii) Under Louis XVI France helped the thirteen American colonies to gain independence.

(iv) War added to a debt.

(v) Lenders began to barge high interest on loans

Answer 2

Answer:

Because of his wife expences and also he help 13 british colonies in war to get independent