Before Louis XIV convened the Estates General in 1614, France faced significant economic challenges, including a mounting national debt due to costly wars and extravagant spending by the monarchy. Agricultural failures and poor harvests led to food shortages and widespread famine, exacerbating social unrest. Additionally, heavy taxation burdened the lower classes while the nobility and clergy enjoyed exemptions, contributing to growing discontent among the populace. These issues ultimately highlighted the need for reform and greater representation in governance.
Estates General - France - ended in 1789.
Various factors have contributed in France's economic problems prior to the 1789's Revolution, some of the major ones being:Poor agricultural harvestsGrowing costs of the American Revolution (mainly funded by France)Ageing economic system based on social estates
The Estates General met on May 5th, 1789, in Versailles, France.
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there were three estates in france and the poorest ones were taxed the most
Estates General - France - was created in 1302.
Estates General - France - ended in 1789.
Estates-General
The Estates General was called at the discretion of the king. For 175 years, no monarch had chosen to call a meeting. Louis XVI was flummoxed over what to do about France's economic problems, as well as how voting should be done. The Third Estate was at a disadvantage when the vote went by estate, since the First and Second Estates tended to vote together.
Estates General
Various factors have contributed in France's economic problems prior to the 1789's Revolution, some of the major ones being:Poor agricultural harvestsGrowing costs of the American Revolution (mainly funded by France)Ageing economic system based on social estates
estates-general
The Estates-General or States General was established in 1302 in France by Phillip the Fair. Its purpose was to get control of the clergy and get around the power of the nobility.
The Estates General met on May 5th, 1789, in Versailles, France.
French Estates General
King Louis XVI of France
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