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Why did King Louis XVI call the Estates General into session in May 1789?

a) He wanted a new legislature which the Third Estate had more power
b) He sought assembly's permission for new taxes to solve France's debt crisis
c) He vainly wished to gain the people's support in attempt to stop the revolution
d)He tried to impose a constitutional monarchy in which he would remain king

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He sought assembly's permission for new taxes to solve France's debt crisis
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He sought the assembly's permission for new taxes to solve France's debt crisis. I believe <3
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