Economic Issues in Late 18th Century France

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What financial state was France in during the late 18th century?

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On the verge of bankruptcy

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Who made poor financial decisions that contributed to France's economic issues?

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Louis XVI

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Which costly involvement worsened France's financial situation? Options: The Seven Years' War, The American Revolution, The Napoleonic Wars, The Franco-Prussian War

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The American Revolution

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What natural and economic issues contributed to unrest among the peasants and urban poor in France?

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Poor harvests, drought, and skyrocketing bread prices

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What was the regime's response to the economic crisis in terms of taxation?

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Imposed heavy taxes but did not provide relief

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What forms of social unrest occurred as a result of the economic and social issues in France?

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Rioting, looting, and striking

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Who proposed the financial reform package in Fall 1786?

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Charles Alexandre De Calonne

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What was one of the measures included in Calonne’s financial reform package?

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Establish a universal land value tax

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Why did Calonne’s financial reform package fail?

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Powerlessness of the crown to impose them

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Which of the following was NOT part of Calonne’s financial reform package? Cut government spending, Authorize sale of church property, Increase taxes on the poor, Revive free trade

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Increase taxes on the poor