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King Louis XVI was under a lot of political pressure in 1788 because of Frances huge debt. He needed to get money, and his Financial Minister, Jacques Necker, decided it would be best to just start taxing everyone including the first and second estate to get money. To get this approved, the king called the estates general for a meeting to discuss this change in the taxation system.
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Why did Louis the 14th decision to summon the estates general prove disastrous?
Louis XIV never summoned the Estates General during his reign; it was his successor, Louis XVI, who did in 1789. This decision proved disastrous because it opened the door for widespread discontent and political discourse among the Third Estate, leading to the French Revolution. The assembly of the Estates General highlighted the deep social and economic inequalities in France, ultimately culminating in the loss of royal power and the establishment of a republic. This miscalculation reflected the monarchy's failure to address the nation's pressing issues, leading to its downfall.
Who called a meeting of the Estates-General in 1789?
The Estates General met on May 5th, 1789, in Versailles, France.
In what year did Louis xvi call for a meeting of the estates general?
1789
When did King Louis XVI call Estates General for money?
August 1788
What happened when loius xvi called the estates general?
When Louis XVI called the estates general the taxes went up and evrything such as leather was far beyond more expensive
Who summoned the Estates General in 1789?
King Louis XVI of France
Why didn't Louis XIV call a meeting of the Estates-general?
By calling the Estates-General Louis the XIV would be at a disadvantage because it would give more power to the 1st Estate and the 2nd Estate. He would be losing power and he had no reason to call on the Estates-General. Louis the XVIII had to call on the Estates-General because the country was about to go bankrupt and he had no other choice but to call on the Estates-General and ask them for a loan.
When did Louis the sixteenth summon the estates general?
1789
Who called a meeting of the estates general?
King Louis XVI.
Who called a meeting of the Estates-General in 1789?
The Estates General met on May 5th, 1789, in Versailles, France.
What did Louis XVI want from the estates general?
Louis wanted an absolute monarchy. They wanted a constitution.
In what year did Louis xvi call for a meeting of the estates general?
1789
What issues arose when Louis XVI called the Estates-General 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.
What issues arose when Louis XVI called the Estates General 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.
Did Louis xiv call the estates general together during his rule?
No, he didn't, but Louis XVI did in 1789
Who was involved in Louis XVI calling the Estates General?
Lafayette made the recommendation.
When did King Louis XVI call Estates General for money?
August 1788
