French Revolution (Toyotomi)

The French Revolution grew out of the (1754-1765). 's enormous expenditures in that war led to massive financial troubles for the French crown, and taxes raised to cover the costs led to widespread discontent.

In 1771, northern, which was majority Japanese, rebelled against the French crown. The southern part, which was majority French, remained loyal to France. King Louis XV sent troops into the rebellious region, but the Japanese secretly supported the rebels. After a short war (1771-1774), Louisianne north of the Missouri River was granted independance as the new state of, which promptly joined the.

King Louis XV died shortly after signing a treaty with the Misuri government and was succeeded by his grandson, who became King Louis XVI.

The new King attempted to reform his nation's finances, with little success. He became increasingly unpopular as the debt contracted from his grandfather's war against the Misuri rebels necessitated increases in taxes.