The French Revolution began in 1789 and lasted until 1794. King Louis XVI needed more money, but had failed to raise more taxes when he had called a meeting of the Estates General. This instead turned into a protest about conditions in France. ... The Revolution became more and more radical and violent.
What is described are the conditions that led to the reformation of the Estates-General in France during the reign of Louis XVI for the first time in 175 years.
