estates general (may 5, 1789 – jun 27, 1789)

Description:

High hopes for reform (fuelled by discussions in the cahiers)
Immediate disputes —> problems where not solved over the first 6 weeks —> the king does not do
anything to move everything forward
growing frustration
Kingʼs role: passive & unhelpful
indecisive, distracted, grieving, cautious (wants to be liked)
desired to avoid conflict —> wanted to be seen as benevolent
made no judgements or rulings on how voting arrangements should proceed
failed to take the opportunity to exert his influence over proceedings

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