The revolt of the nobles and political breakdown may - august 1788 Flashcards
1
Q
revolt of notables
A
Provincial parlements flooded the royal courts with remonstrances
Paris parlents led cries to end the letter de cachet
Everywhere there were demands for the estate generals
The church in support only offered ¼ of the don gratuit
Confidence in government disappeared and taxes were not paid
2
Q
political breakdown
A
Royal official nad intendants were attacked
Royal troops attacked in the day of tiles in june
July Brienne suspended payments from the royal treasury so no more loans
Louis submits to demands to call the estate general
Breinne resigns on the 25th of august and necker is called back
