Which of the following options is the cause of the empty treasury of France under Louis XVI?

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Long years of war had drained the financial resources of France.

High cost of maintenance of the immense palace of Versailles and court.

Under Louis XVI, France helped the thirteen American colonies to gain independence.

Rise of Aristocratic class

answer is D.

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Louis XVI's reign was marked by economic hardship as a result of France's participation in the American Revolution. There is a hypothesis that Louis XVI, his wife Marie Antoinette, and other royalty spent endless amounts of money to maintain an opulent lifestyle, which was a major factor in emptying the coffers.
Due to bread scarcity, there was a significant crisis. Louis XVI's France contributed to America's 13 colonies achieving independence from British domination. They shared Britain as their mutual enemy.
France had a financial crisis, which was draining because it needed money to maintain an ostentatious court at the great palace of Versailles.

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