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.
The Estates General met on May 5th, 1789, in Versailles, France.
No, he didn't, but Louis XVI did in 1789
This was King Louis XVI.
Louis XVI was smart and interested in Science. He was a supporter of the American Revolution. He called for the Estates General meeting to resolve the financial crisis in France.