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King Louis XVI and his wife Queen Marie Antoinette lost their monarchical power during the French Revolution. They inherited an enormous state debt (by Louis XIV and Louis XV). Also, Louis XVI was indecisive and not firm enough to rule.
Radical financial reforms by Turgot and Malesherbes angered the nobles and were blocked by the parlements who insisted that the King did not have the legal right to levy new taxes. So Turgot was dismissed in 1776 and Malesherbes resigned in 1776 to be replaced by Jacques Necker. Necker supported the American Revolution, and proceeded with a policy of taking out large international loans instead of raising taxes. When this policy failed miserably, Louis dismissed him, and replaced him in 1783 with Charles Alexandre de Calonne, who increased public spending to 'buy' the country's way out of debt. Again this failed, so Louis convoked the Assembly of Notables in 1787 to discuss a revolutionary new fiscal reform proposed by Calonne. When the nobles were told the extent of the debt, they were shocked into rejecting the plan. This negative turn of events signaled to Louis that he had lost the ability to rule as an absolute monarch, and he fell into depression.
The French didn't want to be ruled by monarchs anymore, but wanted to become a republic without "tyrannizing" monarchs that they thought spend all their tax money and wanted equality, and also no more nobility with all their benefits and privileges.
The revolutionists captured King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, held them prisoners and eventually had them beheaded by a guillotine in 1793.
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Why doesn't France have a royal family?
They did have a royal family, but they were executed during the French Revolution.
What was the name of the French town where the royal family was captured as they tried to flee?
Varennes
What is the meaning of Sceptre according to french revolution?
During the French Revolution, the scepter symbolized royal authority and power, typically associated with monarchy. The revolution aimed to dismantle the traditional structures of monarchy, and the scepter came to represent the oppressive rule of kings, particularly Louis XVI. As revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality gained prominence, the scepter, along with other royal regalia, was often rejected or destroyed, reflecting the push for a new social and political order. Ultimately, it became a symbol of the old regime that the revolution sought to overthrow.
Was the french revolution the only time a guillotine was used?
No, it was used in the royal throne to chop off the heads of Henry's wives and other people
Describe the symbol winged women of french revolution?
The winged woman in french revolution symbolises 'The personification of law'.the winged woman hols a spectre. the spectre symbolizes the royal powers of the nobality , including those of making laws . the symbol was used for people who were uneducated to make them understand the importence of the french revolution and inspire them to join in the moment taking place.the woman is most probably a representative of the common public.
Why doesn't France have a royal family?
They did have a royal family, but they were executed during the French Revolution.
What is the Royal Family of France?
there isn't one, there was a French revolution in 1789-99
What led to the house arrest of the royal family in the Tuileries place?
The French Revolution.
What ways were various members of the royal family harresed by the prison guards?
Which royal family? Nearly every European country had a royal family at some point in history. The French royal family was imprisoned in the 1790s, during the French Revolution in which they were all beheaded at the guillotine.
Is the french royal family allowed to vote?
There is no french royal family
Is the royal family allowed to vote?
There is no french royal family
How were the french royal family killed?
The French royal family faced brutal executions during the French Revolution. King Louis XVI was tried for treason and guillotined on January 21, 1793. His wife, Marie Antoinette, was also executed by guillotine on October 16, 1793. Other members of the royal family were imprisoned, with many meeting similar fates or dying in captivity.
Do either Guyana or French Guiana have a royal family?
Neither has a Royal Family.
Which french king fled during the july revolution?
King Louis XVI (Sixteen,) fled with his wife during the French Revolution. His wife, Marie Antionette, was attempting to flee to her native Austria (where she is a member of the royal family.)
Which french speaking country does not have a royal family?
The country that speaks French and does not have a royal family is France. France has a history of monarchy, but it is currently a republic with no monarchy.
What was the tactic of the french revolution the major goal and were the goals successful please answer its for AP hw?
The French Revolution was to overthrow the aristocracy and create a republic. Yes, it was successful, the royal family were all killed, and France has been a republic ever since.
What was the main reason the French rebelled against King Louis XIV?
It never happened. The French Revolution happened during the reign of King Louis XVI.
