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Ideas from Enlightenment (reform NOT revolution)
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Tensions emerge between the Estates (privileged system)
Bourgeoisie angered as they felt that they could help govern if there was a parliament
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Parlements propose idea of representation (Louis XV closes them)
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Involvement in four international wars (great war debts)
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Compte Rendu (Necker 1781) - Hides facts about state finances
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Taxation system in crisis - further taxation is an idea
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Public incorrectly believed that Marie Antoinette's lavish lifestyle was the cause of the debt
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Idea of public liberty from the American War of Independence is introduced
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Public is concerned about the national debt
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King is informed of the disastrous debt (Calonne 1786)
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Indirect taxes at a maximum. Direct taxes fall on the Third Estate
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Tax collection very unfair
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Calonne proposes tax reform with uniform, proportional, direct tax.
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Assembly of Notables decide that an Estates General is the only solution
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Brienne replaces Necker - he has his own proposals
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Cahiers drawn up - expectations
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Society of Thirty forms and supports a constitution.
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Harsh winter - crop failure
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Pamphlet war breaks out and ideas are circulating
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Parlements of Paris reject tax bills
-> Louis tries to exert absolute power
-> public riots
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Issue of voting at E.G. arises
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Controversy at E.G.
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National Assembly forms (17 June 1789)
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Tennis Court Oath (20 June 1789)
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King moves troops to Paris -> invokes fear in public
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Revolt in the countryside (Great Fear)
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Capture of the Bastille - first journeč (14 July 1789)
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Leading up the the French Revolution
