French Revolution; topic 4, The assembly of notables and political developments

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what did the members of the Assembly of notables concist of?
all the other answers
1 of 17
when did the Assembly of notables first meet?
Feb 1787
2 of 17
What did Louis present proposals for after dissolving the Assembly of notables?
Paris Parlement
3 of 17
what was the aristocratic revolt against?
absolute monarchy
4 of 17
when did the royal treasury had to suspend payements?
Aug 1788
5 of 17
when did the crown become bankrupt?
Aug 1788
6 of 17
After Louis was forced to reappoint Necker (aug 1788), what date did he agree for the Estates General to meet?
May 1789
7 of 17
what could Louis be blamed for doing which didn't help royal finances?
decision to go to war; failing to reform royal spending; failing to reform taxation
8 of 17
when was the Paris Parlement banished to Troyes?
Aug 1787
9 of 17
why was the Paris Parlement banished to Troyes (Aug 1787)?
to get it away from the baying crowds
10 of 17
why did the king allow the Paris Parlement to retun?
faced growing financial crises
11 of 17
when did Louis' hold a royal session during which his cousin, duc d'Orleans, was outspoken in his critisms that Louis exiled him by Letrre de cachet?
Nov 1787
12 of 17
after Louis exiled his cousin for being too outspoken by lettre de catcher, how many other members were imprisoned for speaking agains Louis?
2
13 of 17
what was forced through by a Lit de justice?
laws approving more loans
14 of 17
after the return for Parlement's approval for another vingtieme,Louis was forced to give way to demnds for an Estate-General. when did he promise to call it by?
1792
15 of 17
What were the main points of the 'May edicts'?
all other the answers
16 of 17
when was the May edicts passed?
May 1789
17 of 17

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