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The Estate General had not been used because of the resentment of the church. The clergy and royalty were too closely related with one another.

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Why Had the Estates-General not been called for 175 years?

The purpose of estates-general was to approve new taxes. However, the King did not consent and began reforming tax. But, in 1788, the Estate-general was called after 175 years.


Why hasn't the estates general been used 150 years prior to this time?

The Estates-General had not been convened for 150 years prior to its meeting in 1789 primarily due to the absolute monarchy in France, which favored centralized power and avoided sharing authority with representative bodies. Kings Louis XIV and Louis XV ruled without calling the Estates-General, relying on their royal prerogatives to govern. Additionally, the growing financial crisis and social unrest made it increasingly necessary to address grievances, ultimately leading to the assembly's revival in the wake of widespread discontent among the populace.


Why was the meeting of the Estates-General unsuccessful?

Because the Third Estate refused to abide by the rules in use 150 years ago when that institution last met. The Third Estate believed that a more democratic and representative government was essential. They began meeting as a separate entity entitled the National Assembly which did not set well with the Clergy or the Nobles. They were insistent and persistent and they were resolved to abandon the rules of the Estates General.


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What are the second estates privileges?

The first estate was the class of clergymen. The first estate was exempted from all taxes except for an optional tax payment once every 5 years. They also had the right to be represented and run for office in the first estate of the estates-general, the french parliament, when it was called into session by the king.

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Why hadn't the estates general been used in 150 years prior to this time?

The Estates General hadn't been used for 150 years because the king was afraid it would afford the nobles too much power. The First Estate consisted of members of the clergy and the Second Estate consisted of nobility.


Why Had the Estates-General not been called for 175 years?

The purpose of estates-general was to approve new taxes. However, the King did not consent and began reforming tax. But, in 1788, the Estate-general was called after 175 years.


Explain why no king had called upon the estates general in 150 years?

Kings were afraid that the nobles would be able to overthrow the king, if they were given the power of an Estates General.


Why had the estates general not met for 175 years?

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.


What issue led to the first meeting of the estates general in 175 years?

proposed taxation of the second estate


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Why was the meeting of the Estates-General unsuccessful?

Because the Third Estate refused to abide by the rules in use 150 years ago when that institution last met. The Third Estate believed that a more democratic and representative government was essential. They began meeting as a separate entity entitled the National Assembly which did not set well with the Clergy or the Nobles. They were insistent and persistent and they were resolved to abandon the rules of the Estates General.


What are the qualifications for attorney general in Louisiana?

The qualifications of a candidate for Attorney General in Louisiana are that they be at least twenty-five years old, and be a United States and Louisiana citizen for at least five years prior to the election. The candidate must also be permitted to practice law in the state for at least 5 years.


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Why not call the Estates-General for 175 years?

When you hold the job as an absolute monarch, there is little reason to waste your time talking to a bunch of priests, peasants and subservient nobles about petty matters like taxation, food shortages and the National debt.