The Failure of the Assembly of Notables

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What was the Assembly of Notables?

An assembly of 144 nobles, clergy, and magistrates

An assembly of 144 high-ranking nobles and clergy

An assembly of 144 high-ranking nobles, clergy, and magistrates (correct)

An assembly of 144 clergy, and magistrates

When did the First Assembly of Notables convene?

February 1786

February 1787 (correct)

February 1788

February 1789

What was purpose behind calling an Assembly of Notables?

To seek approval to call and Estates General

To seek approval reform the Church

To seek approval to reform the Parlements

To seek approval for proposed fiscal reforms, particularly regarding taxation (correct)

What did Calonne propose in relation to the corvee royal?

He transformed it into a tax. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Calonne's proposed reforms for the grain trade?

Deregulate it - following a policy of 'free-trade' Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the clergy to Calonne's proposed reforms?

They opposed the plans to tax the church. Signup and view all the answers

What did Calonne propose for the army, navy, and administration of the Royal domain?

Proposed reforms of the army, navy and administration of the Royal domain. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Notables 'response' to the prosed reforms in relation to the financial situation?

Not convinced and accused Calonne of Ministerial Despotism Signup and view all the answers

'No taxation without representation' is associated with which proposed reform?

'Continued Calonne’s plans for a general land tax.' Signup and view all the answers

How did the Notables react to Calonne's criticism of them for objecting to proposed reform?

They were offended and saw it as an example of 'ministerial despotism'. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Marie Antoinette on Louis regarding Calonne?

Pressured Louis into dismissing Calonne Signup and view all the answers

What did Brienne attempt to do after the Assembly of Notables was dissolved?

Turn the parlements and tried to register a land tax. Signup and view all the answers

What action did the Parlement take in response to Brienne's attempt to enforce the proposal?

Remonstrated and demanded an Estates General Signup and view all the answers

Who became the 'centre' of opposition to the regime and later the centre of revolutionary activity?

The Duc d’Orléans - the King's cousin Signup and view all the answers

What action did the King take to try to 'support' Brienne?

He exiled Parlement to Troyes Signup and view all the answers

What did the Paris Parlement issue in May 1788, challenging the authority of the King?

The Fundamental laws Signup and view all the answers

What was the King's plan to end the power of the Paris Parlement?

'Replacing it with a new plenary court of nobles appointed by the king' Signup and view all the answers

What action resulted in 3 months of political violence known as the Revolt of the Nobles?

The drawing up of the May Edicts Signup and view all the answers

What action did Brienne take in response to provincial Parlements refusing to register edicts?

Enforced approval for loans via a lit de justice Signup and view all the answers

Who was recalled as seen as the only person that could resolve the 'impasse' and restore confidence?

'Necker' Signup and view all the answers

What did the Assembly of Notables decide on with regards to the method of debate for the Estates General?

Voting by Head and separate meetings Signup and view all the answers

What method of voting did the Second Assembly of Notables propose?

Voting by order Signup and view all the answers