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What was a major reason for Marie Antoinette's unpopularity in France?

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  • Education Reform

  • Elitist Attitude

  • Lavish Spending

Answer

Lavish spending was indeed a significant factor contributing to Marie Antoinette's unpopularity. In a time of great economic disparity and prevalent poverty among the French populace, her extravagant lifestyle, symbolized by the phrase "let them eat cake," only served to deepen resentment and hostility toward the monarchy.
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