1789 ⟶ Nobility Rejects Necker's Compromise
June 6: The deputies of the nobility reject a compromise pro...
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1788
1789
⚖️ Necker Announces Doubling of Third Estate Representation
December 27: Over the opposition of the nobles, Necker announces that the representation of the Third Estate will be doubled and that nobles and clergymen will be eligible to sit with the Third Estate.⟶
Estates-GeneralThird EstateNeckerRepresentationNobilityClergyPolitical ReformPre-Revolution
🏛️ Nobility Rejects Necker's Compromise
June 6: The deputies of the nobility reject a compromise program proposed by finance minister Jacques Necker.⟶
French RevolutionEstates-GeneralNobilityNeckerPolitical StalemateCompromiseSocial TensionsPre-RevolutionClass Conflict
🤝 Nobility's Refusal to Unite with Third Estate; Clergy Hesitates
May 11: The nobility refuses to meet together with the Third Estate, but the clergy hesitates, and suspends the verification of its deputies.⟶
Estates-GeneralThird EstateNobilityClergyVoting ProceduresPolitical DeadlockPre-RevolutionSocial TensionsFrench Revolution (early stages)
🏦 Royal Council Rejects Necker's Financial Plan
June 21: The Royal Council rejects the financial program of Minister Necker.⟶
French RevolutionFinanceNeckerRoyal CouncilEconomic PolicyDeficitTaxationEstates-General