The Estates General Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Estates general held?
A
5 May 1789
2
Q
For what reason was it held?
A
Raising taxes
3
Q
How many representatives did each estate bring?
A
First- 300
Second - 300
Third - 600
4
Q
Why did the members of the third estate walk out?
A
They proposed the principle of one member, one vote, a democratic principle taken from the Social Contract, a book written by Jean Jacques Rousseau. However, the king denied.
