Aristocratic Revolt

Question 1

What were some attacks on Louis and Brienne’s reforms in support for the parlements?

Answer 1

-Radical pamphlets attacked Brienne and argued for rule of law and the general will of the people

-Taxes were not paid

-Riots broke out in provincial capitals which was led and coordinated by nobles

Question 2

a) What infamous event is known for the aristocratic revolt b) where did it happen and c)how many injured and dead?

Answer 2

a) 7 June 1788: The day of tiles

b)Grenoble

c) 30 injured, 4 killed

Question 3

What were the limitations of the revolts?

Answer 3

-Uncoordinated and would have petered out if not for collapse of government’s finances

-whilst third estate participated in the rioting, first and second estate provided leadership - 3rd estate not radicalised yet

Question 4

How did the Clergy support the push for the Estates General?

Answer 4

-In june 1788, Brienne’s demands for a enlarged don gratuit were rejected and clergy only offered a 1/4 of what was expected

Question 5

When did Brienne and therefore France declare bankruptcy?

Answer 5

-August 1788

Question 6

When was Necker called back to replace Brienne and why??

Answer 6

-25 August 1788

-Necker was extremely popular with the masses and Parisians so would win public confidence

Question 7

What did Necker do before the EG?

Answer 7

-Raised some short-term loans
-Announced the EG would meet in May 1789

Question 8

Was the aristocratic revolt revolutionary?

Answer 8

-YES:
Series of incidents and Day of Tiles & june 1788 saw 30 injured
pamphlets criticised despotism
Church paid lower amount of don gratuit
Kings reaction of exiles and troops suggests it was a revolt

-NO:
Third estate rioted, but was really the actions of the noble leaders
Revolts were uncoordinated and would have ended
Riots only happened in provincial capitals
Silenced by recall of Necker and announcement of EG