Louis XVI Partially Responsible for His Own Downfall

King Louis XVI came into power from the years 1769 to 1789. He ruled as a monarchy and as more problems began to occur throughout France many changes and revolts started throughout the country, one of the first major uprisings being an opposition created by the Third Estate to the states general. The King was a weak leader that spent much of the country's money on personal luxuries. He ruled by 'divine right' as his predecessors had but, he didn't have the power to use the government facilities to his advantage eg. the lit de justice therefore this and many failed decisions made by him lead to himself being beheaded.
When King Louis XVI gained the royal title at only twenty years of age he began with a good start. He started off with minor changes which would please "his people" such as reshuffling his council and dismissing Abbot Teray and Chancellor Maupeou- whose reforms had caused public resentment. He also dismissed Turgot- whose reforms were angering the noblemen and bourgeois.…