3.1- The Three Estates
Revolutions
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Louis XVI's Reign
- Louis XVI became king in 1774 at age 19, succeeding his grandfather Louis XV.
- While well-intentioned, he was not trained to rule effectively.
- Married Austrian Archduchess Marie Antoinette at 15; the marriage was initially strained and unpopular.
- Public and private mockery aimed at the royal couple.
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