King Louis XVI called the Estates-General into session in May 1789 primarily to address the financial crisis facing France. The government was heavily in debt, and attempts to reform the tax system had failed, leading to widespread discontent. By convening the Estates-General, he aimed to gain support for new tax measures and hoped to quell the growing unrest among the populace. However, this decision ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the French Revolution.
The Estates General met on May 5th, 1789, in Versailles, France.
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Estates General - France - ended in 1789.
Louis the Fourteenth died in 1715 ....
The first meeting of the Estates General was May 5th, 1789.
The opening session was held on 5 May 1789.
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The Estates General met on May 5th, 1789, in Versailles, France.
The Estates General was called into session.
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King Louis XVI of France
No, he didn't, but Louis XVI did in 1789
Estates General - France - ended in 1789.
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.
Louis the Fourteenth died in 1715 ....
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