What caused the French Revolution of 1789?

Problem #1: $$$ by 1787 the French government was bankrupt over 400 million livres in debt the 1st and 2nd estates refused to pay taxes

Problem #2: Bad Harvest 1787-1788 terrible weather, heavy rain, hard winters, too hot summers peasants and farmers make smaller incomes or lose their jobs completely inflation

Louis calls estate general in 1789 for the first time since 1614 members equally divide among the three states king hopes the Estates general will approve new taxes nobles and clergy want to continue their privileged lifestyles middle class wants democracy peasants just want solutions to their problems

deputies of the third estate declare a national assembly "tennis court oath"

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