Calling of the Estates-General

Question 1

Hailstorm that destroyed many crops

Answer 1

13 July 1788

Question 2

Louis calls for the convening of the Estates-General

Answer 2

8 August 1788

Question 3

Convening of the Estates-General

Answer 3

5 May 1789

Question 4

Parlement of Paris loses support and relevancy after declaring that the Estates-General was to vote by order and not head

Answer 4

25 September 1788

Question 5

Factors that angered the Third Estate (3)

Answer 5

1) Louis does not decide whether to vote by head or by order
2) Third Estate was forced to wear black robes whilst the other two had ceremonial costumes
3) Third Estate greeted in a common room whilst the other two estates were met in the hall of mirrors