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.
The French government had helped fund the American Revolution.
His support of the American Revolution added to the French debt and advanced the economic crisis which lead to his downfall.
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
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.
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.
The French government had borrowed money to support the American Revolution.
The French government had borrowed money to support the American Revolution.
The French government had helped fund the American Revolution.
Support for the American Revolution put a great strain on the French economy.
His support of the American Revolution added to the French debt and advanced the economic crisis which lead to his downfall.
The American Revolution came first.
the inspiration of the American Revolution
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.
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
King Louis XVI.
Louis XVI.
Louis Carpar Duncan has written: 'Medical men in the American Revolution 1775-1783'