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It contributed, because it eventually led to the breaking off of the third estate, which led to the National Assembly (government of the people), which led to the execution of the king.. and so on.

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What are three key ideas to include in the summary of the meeting of the estates general?

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How did the meeting of the estates general contribute to the financial crisis?

In 1789, the meeting of the French 'Estates-General' contributed to France's financial crisis, not to overlook its more general socio-political crisis, by adding additional demands and placing additional pressures on the French monarchy -- again, financially and otherwise. Once Louis XVI regretted his calling of the Estates-General meeting to such an extent that he attempted to disband it, however, it was too late: the French Revolution had begun.


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.


Why did Philip II call the Estates-General together?

He wanted to find a way to solve the financial crisis issue


Why did parliament demand that Louis XIV call the estates general?

In the build-up to the violent outbreak of the French Revolution, a meeting of the three-part Estates-General was in fact called by Louis XVI (rather than Louis XIV) in order to gain support for needed economic reforms. Meeting in May of 1789, the Estates-General soon took the initiative for reforms far beyond those envisioned by the French king.

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When was the date of the first meeting of the estates general?

The first meeting of the Estates General was May 5th, 1789.


What are three key ideas to include in the summary of the meeting of the estates general?

What are the three key ideas in the meeting of the estates general?" what was the problem in the estates. what was the problem in the estates.


Where was the Estates General meeting at?

At the Palace of Versailles.


How did the meeting of the estates general contribute to the financial crisis?

In 1789, the meeting of the French 'Estates-General' contributed to France's financial crisis, not to overlook its more general socio-political crisis, by adding additional demands and placing additional pressures on the French monarchy -- again, financially and otherwise. Once Louis XVI regretted his calling of the Estates-General meeting to such an extent that he attempted to disband it, however, it was too late: the French Revolution had begun.


What was the meeting of the three estates called?

general assembly


Who called a meeting of the estates general?

King Louis XVI.


What does Robespierre begin to demand at the meeting of the Estates General regarding taxes and the First and Second Estates?

anus!


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


What was the significance of the meeting of the estates general in 1789?

They were called into session to resolve the National Debt Crisis.


What did the Third Estate rename themselves when they met apart from the general meeting?

The National Assembly - l'Assemblée Nationale


Short term effects of the Estates General meeting?

It was essentially abandoned and replaced by the National Assembly.