Fall of Versailles

Who was the new king of Versailles in 1775?

• Louis XIV

• Louis XV

• Louis XVI

• Louis XVII

What was one of Louis XVI's first decisions as king?

• To declare war on England

• To inoculate his family against smallpox

• To abolish taxes for the nobles

• To dismiss his finance minister

What was the problem with Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's marriage?

• They were both having affairs

• They were constantly fighting

• They couldn't have children

• They didn't love each other

What was the main issue with Louis XVI's reforms?

• They were too expensive to implement

• They threatened the traditional structure of society

• They were too radical for the nobles

• They were not supported by the public

Who was one of the strongest opponents of reform in Versailles?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Comte de Provence

• Jacques Necker

• Marie Antoinette

How did Louis XVI finance the American Revolution?

• By printing more money

• By borrowing money from other countries

• By selling royal possessions

• By taxing the nobility

What was the problem with the French political system?

• It was corrupt

• It couldn't impose taxes on the rich

• It was too centralized

• It was too democratic

Who was the finance minister who struggled to control royal spending?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Comte de Provence

• Marie Antoinette

• Jacques Necker

What was the main challenge for Louis XVI's government?

• Maintaining peace with England

• Dealing with rebellions in the colonies

• Filling the National Treasury

• Keeping the nobles happy

What was the significance of the birth of Louis XVI's second child?

• It fulfilled Marie Antoinette's duty as queen

• It marked the end of the American Revolution

• It brought financial stability to France

• It led to the downfall of the monarchy