France in the eighteenth century
A) thrived under the strong leadership of Louis XV and Louis XVI.
B) suffered from severe economic depression throughout the century.
C) was torn apart by a series of civil wars.
D) lost an empire while acquiring a huge public debt.
E) brought back the Estates General during the reign of Louis XV.
D
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