Finance was always the weakest point of the French monarchy because the king could raise taxes without consent only by exempting the

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The French monarchy's financial weakness was partly due to the exemption of the nobility from taxes. The nobility, being a privileged class, did not contribute to the tax base, placing a heavier burden on the other classes and limiting the monarchy's revenue.

Finance Was Always the Weakest Point of the French Monarchy