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Amidst ongoing famine, rising discontent, and increased taxes Louis XVI called a meeting of the Estates-General leading up to the French Revolution. This was the first time this call had been issued in one hundred fifty years. Why did the king call this meeting

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Answer:

To attempt government reform

Explanation:

King Louis XVI propose solutions to his government's financial problems by calling a meeting of the Estates-General. The purpose of holding the Estates-General meeting in 1789 was to look on increasing debt. The debt led the monarchy and the government to raise taxes. The implementation of new taxes led to discontent among the people of the Third Estate because they had to pay more taxes in France.

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