Power of the purse – Flashcards
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Power of the purse
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To have control over money
Can raise and lower taxes
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What power did the estates general have
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Power of the purse
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When can the estates general meet
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ONLY when king calls them into session
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1789
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Estates general had not been called into session for over 175 YEARS
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What happened during the time E.G. absence
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King increased spending
Government spent/wasted money
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What did the king do to raise money to help pay bck money to other countries
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Brought bck a bunch of medivel taxes