Louis XVIII avoided making major errors - assess the validity. 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryFrance 1589-1850A2/A-levelAQA Created by: Rebecca GallacherCreated on: 12-01-15 16:39 EVIDENCE FOR Tension from revolution removed. Charles X kept the throne for only 6 years because he was irresponsible. Supported capable ministers. Ensured government finances were stable. Paid off indemnity in 1818, troops withdrawn. Effective system for controlling government spending. Successful foreign venture but gained little popularity. Victorious in invading Spain to free the King Ferdinand VII. Stuck to the charter. Changed electoral system. 1 of 2 EVIDENCE AGAINST Identified with enemies of France. Small mistakes eg. changing the flag back and calling himself King of the French. Second Treaty of Paris - humiliating - couldn't re-establish himself. High taxation. Lacked grace and charm. Went to war with Spain - restoring a bad ruler. Weak leader - fled to Ghent. Got rid of thousands of civil servicemen and government officials - lost jobs they worked hard for. Couldn't resist pressure from the Ultras. Moved towards extremism. 2 of 2
AQA Tudors Revision notes, completed from Edward onwards with some notes for Henry VII and Henry VIII 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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