Louis wanted an absolute monarchy. They wanted a constitution.
King Louis XVI.
1789
King Louis XVI of France
When Louis XVI called the estates general the taxes went up and evrything such as leather was far beyond more expensive
Lafayette made the recommendation.
August 1788
In preparation for the Estates General, Louis XVI had the three estates compile cahiers that stated their grievances against the government. There was also the formation of the National Assembly, which in turn started the Tennis Court Oaths.
In preparation for the Estates General, Louis XVI had the three estates compile cahiers that stated their grievances against the government. There was also the formation of the National Assembly, which in turn started the Tennis Court Oaths.
No, he didn't, but Louis XVI did in 1789
The Estates General met on May 5th, 1789, in Versailles, France.
This was King Louis XVI.
The meetong of the Estates General was called by King Louis XVI because of the huge French National debt.