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There is many long term causes of the French Revolution one of which is the Estates System. The 3rd estate was the only estate that had to pay taille or taxes. Another long term cause were the political issues that came out of it for example when they tried for government & military positions. Lastly, the bourgeoisie or top of the 3rd estate wanted equal taxes, enlightenment and rights.
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Some of the short term causes of the French Revolution are, the financial crisis by King Louis XVI for his overspending, unemployment, bread shortage, the hail storm of 1787- 1788, famine, and riots. Louis XVI was also forced to call the estates general causing the Aristocratic Revolution.
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The Estates-General is called to Versailles by King Louis XVI. He wants to raise taxes but Parliament would not allow it forcing him to call the Estates-General. This was the first time in 175 years that the Estates-General had to be called.
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