The Restored French Bourbon King Louis XVIII Granted a Charter

question 9

Multiple Choice

The restored French Bourbon King Louis XVIII granted a charter that called for a number of civil liberties and the right to vote,important gains that were started during the French Revolution.Yet,he was unpopular;why?

• A)He forced thousands of Napoleon's officers to retire and replaced many of them with émigrés,many of whom also received their old lands back.
• B)His wife was an extravagant spender who depleted the French treasury in a matter of months.
• C)He condemned to death thousands of Napoleon's military officers.
• D)He consistently put the interests of his family above those of France.
• E)He was a puppet at the hands of the victorious allies (Britain,Prussia,Russia,and Austria).

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