France Under Louis XVI
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The Estates General
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New constitutionShare of political powerAristocracyArtisans and workersCalled by Louis for 1789ClergyCould advise kingOne vote per delegateOne vote per estateFood shortagesHigher clergy are noblesLast met in 1614Lesser noblesMet at VersaillesNearly bankruptNot taxedOwned much landPaid taxesPeasantsRich nobles held all high officesDelegates high clergyRich and powerful noblesTax everyoneUnemploymentWealthy middle classNot taxedNot taxedTook part of peasants' production
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