Due to over ambitious wars and extravagant spending on courts, Louis XIV and Louis XV had been successful in helping to bankrupt France. ... Or even worse he would make hasty decisions that would cause even worse consequences in France. ... War broke out and France quickly became an Empire from the leadership of Napoleon. ... However, the wars caused great loss of life and destruction, and France's wealth was continually drained. ... It was issued to protect the colonies from the Indians and French in that land. ...

• Word Count: 2440
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School