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The lower class is forced to work harder and is taxed more. The upper classed is forced to increase sources of their revenue.
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France supports the Patriots in the American Revolution, causing more debt
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Wars are fought against Britain and Austria. Military spending causes more debt.
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Charles called an assembly to convinve the upper class to get out of national debt by paying more taxes.
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Nobles and many clergy join them and swear the Tennis Court Oath