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Not everyone hated Louis XVI. Still, at that time France was in almost total chaos. The tax code was a total mess. Poor people paid taxes and rich people did not just like in the United States today. Poor people were out of work and hungry. Rich people had plenty to eat just like in the United States today. France had been involved in long drawn out wars with nothing to show for it, just like the United States today. The people's money was losing value just like in the United States today. Word came out that during all this the king continued to party. When the king's wife head the people did not have any bread, she said, "Let them eat cake." At that point the people rebelled against the king and the French Revolution was on.
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What happened in june 1791?
King Louis XV1 caught trying to escape from the French Revolution
Was the French revolution soley due to the weakness of King Louis XV1 and his wife?
The French Revoulution was caused by the taxes poor people had to pay to manage a massive National debt.
Why was Louis xv1 a weak king?
No, he was not. In fact, if there would have been another person in his place on the throne at that time, there still would have been a revolution. Revolutionary feelings weren't new, the bourgeoisie had already had them back in the time of Louis XIV who had build Versailles, which drained the treasury, and Louis XIV made the bourgeoisie (not the nobility and not the clergy) pay taxes to fill the huge gap. By the time it was Louis XVI's turn on the throne, France was bankrupt and taxes were sky high.
When did Louis XV1 get married?
Louis xvi married to Marie Antoinette of Austria in 16 May 1770
What is xv1 in roman numerals?
16
What happened in june 1791?
King Louis XV1 caught trying to escape from the French Revolution
Was the French revolution soley due to the weakness of King Louis XV1 and his wife?
The French Revoulution was caused by the taxes poor people had to pay to manage a massive National debt.
Queen Marie Antoinette and king Louis xv1 where was there palace?
Their palace is the Chateau de Versailles in a suburb of Paris, called Versailles.
Were there any good things about king Louis XV1?
He financially and militarily supported the American Revolution. Even if the French motive was to impede the UK, it was worth it from the American standpoint.
What is 16 in Roman numerals?
16 = XVI
Who was the first Pope to visit a Jewish synagogue?
Benedict xv1
What does XV1 in Roman Numerals?
151Improved Answer:-16 = XVI
Who is Louis xv1?
Louis XVI was the last King of France before the fall of the monarchy during the French Revolution. He was referred to as Citizen Louis Capet during the four months just before he was executed by guillotine. He was the son of Louis, Dauphin of France, son and heir-apparent of King Louis XV.
Who initiated the Reign of Terror?
Maximilien Robespierre gets that dubious honor as the Deputy of the Committee of Public Safety.this was part of the French Revolution after the death of Louis XV1 in 1793. Terror was the order of the day in the words of Maximilien Robespierre who led the Terror. Accross France 30,000 lost their livesthis was part of the French Revolution after the death of Louis XV1 in 1793. Terror was the order of the day in the words of Maximilien Robespierre who led the Terror. Accross France 30,000 lost their lives
What ethnic background is the pope?
Pope Benedict XV1, born 16th April 1927, Bavaria, Germany . Most Popes have been Italian. There was one English Pope, Nicholas Breakspear. One day there might be a black Pope.
Why was Louis xv1 a weak king?
No, he was not. In fact, if there would have been another person in his place on the throne at that time, there still would have been a revolution. Revolutionary feelings weren't new, the bourgeoisie had already had them back in the time of Louis XIV who had build Versailles, which drained the treasury, and Louis XIV made the bourgeoisie (not the nobility and not the clergy) pay taxes to fill the huge gap. By the time it was Louis XVI's turn on the throne, France was bankrupt and taxes were sky high.
