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may 5, 1789 - King Louis XVI calls a meeting of the Estates- General for the first time in 175 years.

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Due to the aid supporting the American Revolution and the funds used during the Seven Years War, France was in debt. King Louis XVI wanted a tax system. Each estate got one vote.

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French Revolution

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may 5, 1789
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~ 237 years ago
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