How can you say that Louis XVI was a despotic ruler?

1.	How can you say that Louis XVI was a despotic ruler?
Answer» Louis XVI of Bourbon dynasty, ascended the throne in 1774. He was married to Austrian princess Marie Antoinette. 1. French society was divided into 3 estates by Louis XVI. 2. Taxes were increased by 10%. 3. Taxes were only paid by 3rd estate. 4. Most of the land were given to church,nobles and clergy. 5. 3rd estate were treated as inferior and 1st & 2nd estate were treated as superior.

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Louis XVI of Bourbon dynasty, ascended the throne in 1774. He was married to Austrian princess Marie Antoinette.

1. French society was divided into 3 estates by Louis XVI.

2. Taxes were increased by 10%.

3. Taxes were only paid by 3rd estate.

4. Most of the land were given to church,nobles and clergy.

5. 3rd estate were treated as inferior and 1st & 2nd estate were treated as superior.

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