1. First Events of the Revolution The French Revolution

2. No group was happy The spring of 1789 no group was happy Resentments: The First and Second Estate had lost power to the monarchy

3. No group was happy The wealthy bourgeoisie resented government regulations – Stopped business growth – Barred from government and military positions

4. No group was happy The poorer members of Third Estate – They were hungry – unemployed

5. Meeting of the Estates-General

6. The Nobility pressed King Louis to call the meeting The Estates-General was to be made up of members from each Estate Purpose: to approve NEW taxes on the Third Estate WHERE : THE LOCATION WAS IN PARIS WHEN: SPRING OF 1789