Ineffective Leadership of Louis XV and Louis XVI

The monarchy in France, as in most other European countries, was founded on the divine right of monarchs. As a result, he was not accountable to his subjects. The public, on the other hand, was influenced by Enlightenment intellectuals' philosophies.

Louis XV was unable to resolve France's financial problems. In court, he was unable to reconcile the opposing parties in order to reach a consensus on economic measures. Louis XV was less interested in ruling, and the monarchy's power declined throughout his reign. His reign was characterized by stagnation, foreign policy setbacks, and growing popular discontent with the monarchy, according to historians. His escapades with a slew of mistresses also tarnished the company's image.

Louis XVI then attempted but failed badly to enact major reforms. The people were enraged by the country's bad economic situation, and they began to criticize their ruler. Furthermore, both Louis XV and his grandson were aware of anti-monarchist movements endangering their family's rule, but they were powerless to intervene. It was the ineffective and reasonable rule of these two kings that aroused resentment in the hearts of the people, and they decided to revolt.