Question

why did French government increase taxes
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Answer 1

Answer:

The reason behind French government to increase the taxes was to acquire the fund from the citizens of the country. ... In order to meet the expenses and maintain the services of the army, court, machinery and etc, he increases the taxes.

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Answer 2

Answer:

To replenish the empty treasury

Explanation:

Louis 16's grandfather's hobby was war, so most of the French Govts money was lost funding war....so when Louis 16 came to power,he needed money to run the country and to fund his luxurious life, this money has to come from peasants and the second estate....(estate being the social ranking at the time).....along with government taxes, there was taxes by the clergy