economy was in shambles and he wanted to fix it
False, it was Louis XVI who wanted to discuss the National debt.
Louis XVI called a meeting of the Estates General in 1789 because he needed more revenue. BTW, the French aristocracy was exempt from taxation. Does this sound familiar?
King Louis XVI.
When Louis XVI called the estates general the taxes went up and evrything such as leather was far beyond more expensive
the third estate
King Louis was bound to the Ancient Regime which had three Estates within the Estates General. The First Estate was the Catholic Clergy, the Second Estate was the Nobles and the Third Estate was everyone else.
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.
The meetong of the Estates General was called by King Louis XVI because of the huge French National debt.
Louis XVI called a meeting of the Estates General at the Palace of Versailles in May 1789. This assembly was convened to address the financial crisis facing France and involved representatives from the three estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners. The meeting marked a significant moment in the lead-up to the French Revolution, as it highlighted the growing discontent among the Third Estate.
By taxing the Third Estate.
It could be the Third Estate
The ordinary people of the Third Estate.