Causes of Revolution (History)

By Naughty Necker

  • 'The Spirit of the Laws' Published

  • 'The Social Contract' Published

  • 'Treatise on Toleration' Published

  • Accession of King Louis XVI

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    Turgot, Controller-General of Finances

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    American War of Independence

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    Necker, Director-General of the Royal Treasury

  • France and America Declare an Alliance

  • 'Compte rendu' Published

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    Calonne, Controller-General of Finances

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    Assembly of Notables (Calonne)

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    Brienne, Controller-General of Finances

  • Parlement of Paris, Lit de justice

  • Parlement of Paris Exiled to Troyes

  • Royal Session

  • Fundamental Laws of the Kingdom

  • Brienne Reforms, Lit de justice

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    The Pamphlet War

  • Day of Tiles

  • Estates-General Announced

  • France is Bankrupt, R.I.P.

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    Necker, Controller-General of Finances

  • Parlement of Paris Announces the 1614 Format for the Estates-General

  • Louis Agrees to Double the Number of Deputies from the Third Estate

  • 'What is the Third Estate?' Published