Louis_XVI

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Louis the XVI became king of France in 1774. In the beginning of his reign Louis the XVI reinstated the //parlements,// and because of this he was granted short-term popularity. This popularity was due to the King subsidizing the debt and hindering all of the foreign loans that France had. The King took an interest in his countries foreign policy and by that he diminished the financial problems that France had while his grandfather reigned. Louis wanted to have France reestablish their great colonial status. In 1778 Louis and the his government supported the American rebels for their fight for freedom. Louis sent aid to the Americans and because of this his financial minister Jacques Necker began to tax the nobles. By doing this it made the Nobles extremely angry. By 1781 the tax on the nobles was dismissed. In 1788 Louis reinstated the Estates General, which has not been in session for over 175 years. "Louis managed to make some reforms and to relieve some of the fiscal problems and was for a time extremely popular"(Chambers Biographical Dictionary 1). In 1788 King Louis halted all pf the parliaments and established the Cour pleni'ere. Louis made the Treasury stop all cash payments, except to the army. In 1793 he was sentenced to death, being the first King in France's history to be beheaded. =====

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Louis XVI political life was different than any other monarch’s. In the beginning of his reign he had achieved popularity, but for a small amount of time. He married Marie Antoinette the duchess of Austria so that France and Austria could keep their alliances. The future for Louis XVI was not very bright “Nor his personality well suited to the task.”(Wilson Web 1) As King Louis reigned there were three estates; 1st Estate, the clergy and church, 2nd Estate, being the nobles, King and Queen, and the 3rd Estate, which was the commoners, that had little say in any political situation. The 1st and 2nd Estates taxed the 3rd Estate for all they had to benefit the nobles lives. King Louis XVI had no problem with how France's government was working, if it was only bettering his life(ABC CLIO: World History 1).=====

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King Louis XVI took lead role in France’s Foreign policy. By doing this, it lead to the 7 Years War. In 1778 Louis XVI aided the Americans. The three estates of France were set as social status', each estate had different amounts of power and control. The 3rd Estate had the least authority in France and was not allowed a say in government and had to pay all taxes for France, these people were the commoners, or peasants, they were disregarded as a whole by the country. In 1778 he taxed the Nobles for the first time in France, but the tax didn’t last until 1781. In 1788 Louis XVI allowed the Estates General to meet after 175-year dismissal. In 1788 Louis XVI and his Queen were forced out of Versailles, this was the first time the Royal family was forced to leave their home. January 21, 1793 Louis XVI was beheaded with the charge of Treason.=====

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During the reign of Louis XVI the country of France was very poor and unstable. Due to the debts and loans that overgrew through the years, was overwhelming France and destroying their chances of regaining strength within Europe. As a result of the debt, France, for the first time was forced to tax the nobles of the country. The dues of France was because of the many wars that the country engaged in over time. As King Louis XVI came to power he inherited debt from the former rulers of France.=====

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=Louis XVI Quiz =

1. For what reason did King Louis, in his early reign have short term popularity? a. He changed the type of government in France b. He stopped taxing the people c. He reinstated the parlements d. He started the French Revolution

2. Why did King Louis’ financial minister Jacques Necker begin to tax the nobles of France? a. The King and the government supported the American rebels b. He wanted the money for himself, to live more lavishly c. France could become a higher power within Europe d. Louis reinstated the Estates General

3. For what charge was King Louis beheaded for? a. Murder b. Treason c. Robbery d. Plagiarism

4. Why was there such a high debt in France at the time when King Louis began to reign? a. The King and former Kings took the money for themselves b. All of the money was taken by the nobles c. France used it for previous wars that they engaged in d. Used for food and other things to benefit France

5. Did King Louis inherit money from the previous King? a. True b. False

6. Which estate in France was the poorest? a. 1st Estate b. 2nd Estate c. 3rd Estate

7. Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette for what reason? a. He was madly in love with her b. Her country was going to take over France if he did not marry her c. To have France and Austria keep their alliances d. So he could produce an heir

8. What led to the 7 Years War? a. The war had nothing to do with France b. There was a different view in religion c. Louis got another country upset with France d. Louis took a lead role in France’s Foreign Policy

9. Where did King Louis and Marie Antoinette live? a. Buckingham Palace b. Versailles c. Chateau de Chambord d. Doge’s Palace

10. Who took King Louis XVI’s place after he was beheaded? a. Louis XVII b. Napoleon c. Louis XVIII d. Louis X

Answers 1. c 2.a 3.b 4.c 5.a 6.c 7.c 8.d 9.b 10.b

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