Question

What were the causes for the empty treasure of france under luis 16.Explain three reasons?

Answer 1

In 1774, Louis XVI of the Bourbon family of kings ascended the throne of France. He found an empty treasury. The causes for it was (i) Long years of wars had drained the financial resources of France. The condition was served when under Louis XVI, France helped the thirteen American colonies to gain their independence from Britain. (ii) The king's court at the immense palace of Versailles was extravagant. A huge amount of money was required for its maintenance. (iii) Taxes were levied only on third estate and exempted first and second estates which were rich.