The Historic Assembly of the Estates General in 1789
Words: 421 Pages: 1 1104The Estates General called together in 1789 was a big deal in French history. It kicked off major changes in politics and society. This assembly had three parts—the clergy the nobles and the regular folks—who hadn't met since way back in 1614. France was in a mess then with money troubles from spending too much and fighting too many costly wars. Plus the tax system was unfair hitting the common people hardest. King Louis XVI finally called for the Estates […]