Question

What were the three recommendations made by the king's financial experts to get France out of debt?

Answer 1

1. Give greater freedom and encouragement to French industry. 2. Cut down on lavish spending by the king's court. 3. Require nobles and the clergy to pay taxes.

Answer 2

When financial specialists were summoned by the king to recommend economic improvements, they listed three important things that needed to be done:

Give greater freedom and encouragement to French industry.

Cut down on lavish spending by the king's court.

Require nobles and the clergy to pay taxes.

France's financial debt was exacerbated by French engagement in the American Revolution and finally, Louis XVI was forced to implement new taxations and to reduce privileges.