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Louis XVI did not support the ideals of the American Revolution, he just wanted to weaken his country's enemy, Britain, who the Americans happened to be fighting against. Louis XVI persuaded himself, for selfish reasons.

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Why did Louis XVI's France such a large national debt?

The French government had helped fund the American Revolution.


How did Louis XVI put France deeper in debt?

His support of the American Revolution added to the French debt and advanced the economic crisis which lead to his downfall.


Who was the French king during the American Revolutionary War?

It depends on the French Revolution in question:French Revolution of 1789-1799: King Louis XVI / replaced with First RepublicJuly Revolution of 1830: King Charles X / replaced with King Louis Philippe IThe June Rebellion of 1832: King Louis Philippe I / survived the revolutionThe French Revolution of 1848: King Louis Philippe I / replaced with Second Republic


Why was Louis reluctant to send troops to help with the American Revolution?

Louis XVI was initially reluctant to send troops to support the American Revolution due to concerns about the potential consequences for France, including the risk of overstretching the military and the potential for political instability at home. Additionally, he feared that openly supporting a rebellion against British authority could provoke retaliation from Great Britain, further complicating France's own geopolitical situation. However, as the conflict progressed and the potential for weakening British power became apparent, he ultimately decided to provide support to the American colonists.


What did king Louis 16 of France do after hearing of the American victory at saratoga?

He changed his position on the American Revolution and elected to end the charade of covert aid to the Continental Army and to openly support the United States against the British. Eventually 10,000 French troops would serve in the War and the American Revolution became an International conflict.

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Why did Louis France face such a large national debt?

The French government had borrowed money to support the American Revolution.


Why did Louis xvis France face such a large national debt?

The French government had borrowed money to support the American Revolution.


Why did Louis XVI's France such a large national debt?

The French government had helped fund the American Revolution.


What was the economic problems created by Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI?

Support for the American Revolution put a great strain on the French economy.


How did Louis XVI put France deeper in debt?

His support of the American Revolution added to the French debt and advanced the economic crisis which lead to his downfall.


Which came first the American Revolution led to an independent US or the French Revolution downfall by King Louis XVI?

The American Revolution came first.


The factor during the reign of Louis XV which hastened the French Revolution was?

the inspiration of the American Revolution


Which came first American revolution or Declaration of Independence?

The American Revolution came first. King Louis XV who was the King in France (the one that was overthrown and sent to the guillotine during the french revolution) actually gave money to help the American cause. The Americans could not have won the war if they had not received financial & political support from France.


Who was the French king during the American Revolutionary War?

It depends on the French Revolution in question:French Revolution of 1789-1799: King Louis XVI / replaced with First RepublicJuly Revolution of 1830: King Charles X / replaced with King Louis Philippe IThe June Rebellion of 1832: King Louis Philippe I / survived the revolutionThe French Revolution of 1848: King Louis Philippe I / replaced with Second Republic


Who was the French king that helped colonists during the American Revolution?

King Louis XVI.


What French King offered the colonists help during the American Revolution?

Louis XVI.


What has the author Louis Carpar Duncan written?

Louis Carpar Duncan has written: 'Medical men in the American Revolution 1775-1783'