French Causes: Calling of the Estates-General Flashcards
1
Q
When and why did Louis call for an Estates-General?
A
On the 8th of August 1788 Louis XVI called for an Estates-General to restore public confidence in the government.
2
Q
How much money was left in the treasury?
A
There were only 400,000 livres left in the treasury. According to historian Simon Schama, that was ‘enough money for the government to function for one afternoon’.
3
Q
When was the Estates-General originally going to be held?
A
1st of May 1789
