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EzraKing Louis XVI was plagued by the government's financial problems. The Estates-General sat for several weeks in May and June 1789 to decide wether they should vote by estate, giving the first two estates an advantage, which was the King's choice or vote all together, giving the the Third Estate the advantage. It was brought to an end when the Third Estate formed into a National Assembly. This decision was the outbreak of the French Revolution.
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Why were the representatives of the Third Estate disappointed with the pattern of voting in the Estate General?
The representatives of the Third Estate were disappointed with the pattern of voting in the Estates General because each estate was granted one vote, which meant that the combined votes of the privileged First and Second Estates (clergy and nobility) could easily outvote the Third Estate, despite it representing the vast majority of the population. This unequal voting structure reinforced their marginalization and lack of influence in decision-making processes. The Third Estate sought a more equitable system, such as voting by head, which would allow their larger numbers to hold more weight in legislative matters. This frustration ultimately contributed to their decision to break away and form the National Assembly.
What fundamental issue divided the Estates-General in May of 1789?
Class antagonisms precluded unity of action in the Estates-General which convened at Versailles on May 5, 1789.
What issues arose when Louis XVI called the Estates-General in 1789?
In preparation for the Estates General, Louis XVI had the three estates compile cahiers that stated their grievances against the government. There was also the formation of the National Assembly, which in turn started the Tennis Court Oaths.
The Estates General of France was the English Parliament?
the estate general and the English parliament are not the same.
During the reign of the Estates-General was formed?
Philip the fair
