ChPter 4: Developments In August 1788-May 1789 & The State Of France By The Meeting Of The Estates-General, May 1789

Question 1

As the Assembly of the Clergy join the Parlements, what also happens?
Why?

Answer 1

Gov. finances collapse
Financiers won’t lend money due to economic crisis (know the crown probably won’t be able to give heir money back)

Question 2

Who was re-called after Brienne resigned?
When?
When was he not going to make any more reforms until?

Answer 2

Necker
August 1788
Until after a meeting of Estates-General set for May 1 1789

Question 3

What did the political crisis show about Louis?

Answer 3

That he wasn’t an absolute ruler in practice as he was unable to impose gov. reforms on the state
Weakness

Question 4

What was an upset of the political crisis?

Answer 4

Estates-General called- first since 1614

Question 5

After the political crisis, what was in not yet?

Answer 5

A revolution

Question 6

Why was the Estates-General delayed?

Answer 6

King’s son took ill who later died