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In History / College | 2025-07-03

Which of the following factors contributed to the poor state of French finances in the ancien regime?

A. Aristocratic privileges gave nobles and their large estates immunity from taxes.
B. French kings paid for wars and palaces by borrowing large sums of money.
C. France did not have the financial and industrial infrastructure to profit from its empire.
D. All of the answers are correct.

Asked by powerakustick

Answer (2)

The poor state of French finances in the ancien régime resulted from aristocratic privileges exempting nobles from taxes, the significant debt incurred from wars and extravagant spending, and a lack of industrial infrastructure to benefit from the empire. All these factors contributed to the financial challenges faced by France. Thus, the best answer is that all the provided factors are correct. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The financial struggles of France in the ancien régime stemmed from noble tax exemptions, excessive borrowing for wars and lavish projects, and an underdeveloped industrial infrastructure. Therefore, the best answer is option D: All of the answers are correct. Each of these factors significantly impacted the nation's financial health.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

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