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LOUIS XVI (WEAKNESSES (Only 20 years of age, Did not feel he was ready for…
LOUIS XVI
WEAKNESSES
Only 20 years of age
Did not feel he was ready for the throne
Inability to deal with the violent flour wars and food shortages
Engaged in a war that cost billions
Economic policy disagreement
Extravagance
Loss of colonies
Public opinion
Parlements
Administration of French provenance organisation
STRENGTHS
He was willing to seek advise whilst on the throne
Open to new ideas, brought about through the Enlightenment
Building a new Navy - New Port at Cherbourg
Holding colonies in the Caribbean
Absolute Monarchy - Theory of absolutism
Stable political system
Catholic Church - Divine Right rule theory
Court of Versailles
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Religious tolerance