Q- What were the causes for empty treasury of France under Louis 16? Assess any three causes?
Answer- The three causes for empty treasury of France under Louis 16 are as follows:-
1. Sever winter cause crop failure and the price of goods increased so women had to stand in long rows for bread.
2. Long years of war had drained french treasury and Louis 16 send his troop to America for his war of Independence.
3. The maintenance of Versailles is very expensive and Louis 16 was extravagant so his expenses are very costly.