HIST 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Thermidorian Reaction, Egalitarianism, Maximilien Robespierre
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The beheading of king louis xvi and family. Many people in france believed in the ideas of the enlightenment but the government opposed the enlightenment. Selling political positions to raise money for the government. Money was also spent on colonial wars. The american revolution - the french gov. In the long run paying the salary made them lose money paid back. First estate - 300 reps, 1 vote. Second estate - 300 reps, 1 vote. Each estate got one vote, even though the third estate was twice the size. The first and second estate voted together because they wanted to maintain their privileges. The tennis court oath took place on the tennis court because it was the only place they. If every estate had an equal vote, then things that everyone wanted to happen could could gather that would fit them. They refused to dissolve the national assembly until the king agreed to their terms.
