French Revolution- The Aristocratic Revolt

Which edicts did the parlements refuse to register in Brienne's 1787 reforms?

Introducing landed tax or removing tax exemptions

Why did the parlements refuse to pass the edicts?

They said they did not have the authority or legitimacy to pass it, an Estates-General should be called

Why did crowds assemble in Paris in 1787?

Calling for an Estates-General, inspired by the refusal of the Parlements to pass the reforms

Where was the Paris parlement exiled to by Louis XVI?

Troyes

When did Louis XVI end the exile and call the Paris parlement for a Seance Royale?

November 1787

What did Louis XVI's May Edicts do? (1788)

Removed the power of the parlements by enstating a new court of nobles, magistrates selected by Louis and transferring their legal work to lower courts

After the May edicts, how did the 2nd estate react?

There were demonstrations and disturbances over France (mainly 2nd estate, but also 3rd)- ARISTOCRATIC REVOLT

What happened on the Day of Tiles?

In Grenoble, there was a demonstration in support of the parlements (part of the aristocratic revolt), in attempt from the army to squash the uprising, 4 died and 30 were injured

How did the 1st estate support the revolts?

Gave a Don Gratuit of under 1/4 of the usual amount- exacerbates economic crisis