The Clash with the Parlements May 1787-May 1788 Flashcards
what did Brienne ask the Paris Parlements
Brienne asked for the Paris parlements to register his proposals for land tax and higher stamp duties but in July it declared it was not competent to endorse such changes
what was the response from the Paris Parlements?
the Paris parlements asserted its right to speak for the nations and protect citizens’ fundamental rights against despotism
what did Brienne do in regarding his tax proposal
when Brienne tried to force his tax proposals using the lit de Justice the Paris parlements refused to accept and in July petitioned the King for an Estates general
how did the parisians respond
ordinary Parisians gathered in support at the Palais-Royal the home of Duc D Orleans who had spoken out against his cousin
what did LXVI do the PP
in August the Paris parlements were banished to Troyes to get away from the baying crowds however the provincial Parlements declared their refusal to register the edicts and Louis’ action increased the rioting on the streets of Paris so he allowed them back in September
what did LXVI in Nov
In November, Louis held a royal session were laws approving more loans were approved.
what happened in May 1788
May 1788- The Parlement took a further step and issued the Fundamental Laws of the Kingdom which it claimed could not be changed even by royal demand and the consent of an EG was needed for such changes
what did LXVI do regarding the May Edict
the King arrested further members and he drew up plans to remove the Parrlements power known as the May edicts which a new plenary court of nobles, officers and magistrates appointed by the King would take responsibility for the registration of laws and they have the right to remonstrate. it was forced by the lit de justice
