During his early years, the people favored him due to the fact that he didn't raise taxes for the people
Very supportive of independence for the American colonies
He gave much more religious freedom to French non-Catholics so they could practice their own faith
He purposefully went to war against Austria to earn power and authority which worked and helped the country's well being
Failures
His actions were the start of the French Revolution in France
Louis lacked strength in character and self confidence
He nearly put his country through bankruptcy
Although he won the war against Austria, the people made it a mission to abolish monarchy from the country of France altogether. This also was a reason for the Revolution