Political Causes Flashcards
1
Q
Was there any control over the king?
A
No and as a result there a great deal of misgovernment.
2
Q
Was King Louis overwhelmed?
A
He didn’t have the ability to deal with the affairs of State, and was unable to cope with the problems that awaited him.
3
Q
How did his character not help at all?
A
He wishes to introduce reforms, but being indecisive and lacking in self-confidence, he was easily influenced by his wife.
4
Q
How was Marie Antoinette a bad influence on King Louis?
A
She constantly forced Louie to act in way which widened the gap between the king and the people. She was an Austrian princess and cared very little for the French people.
5
Q
What was King Louis forced to make but came too late?
A
Concessions
