Why had the Estates-General not been important for a long time before 1789?
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Correct answer: Because it had not been summoned after 1614
The Estates-General was France’s representative assembly, but it was not summoned from 1614 until 1789. Therefore, it had no active role in national affairs for about 175 years. Option B is incorrect because the three estates did not have equal voting power; the voting system itself became a major dispute in 1789. Exam tip: remember 1614 as the previous meeting and 1789 as the year it was summoned again.
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Because it had not been summoned after 1614
Why is this the correct answer?
The Estates-General was France’s representative assembly, but it was not summoned from 1614 until 1789. Therefore, it had no active role in national affairs for about 175 years. Option B is incorrect because the three estates did not have equal voting power; the voting system itself became a major dispute in 1789. Exam tip: remember 1614 as the previous meeting and 1789 as the year it was summoned again.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution. Topic: The Outbreak of the Revolution.
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