Question

What were the causes for the empty treasury of French under Louis 16 state any five cause

Answer 1

Hi friend,

1) Extravagant nature of king.

2) Financial help to 13 American colonies.

3) Sudden fall in trade.

4) Maintenance of extravagant court.

5) Unfair distribution of taxes.

Hope it helps!

Answer 2

1. long years of war had drained France from its financial resources and added to this was the cost of maintaining an extravagant court at the immense palace of Versailles.
2. the government needed money to maintain the court, the army, the government, offices etc.
3. under Louis XVI. France helped the thirteen American colonies to gain freedom from common enemy Britain.