Louis XVI Called the Estates General in Order to

question 6

Multiple Choice

Louis XVI called the Estates General in order to

• A)divide the nobility and break their power over the French monarch.
• B)give the people a chance to decide about further support of American revolutionary efforts.
• C)increase the legal recognition and power of the Third Estate in French political life.
• D)find a collective solution to pressing financial problems and to avoid national bankruptcy.

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Definitions:

Acidity

A measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, indicating how acidic or alkaline the solution is.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that are formed when hydrogen atoms lose their electrons; a high concentration of hydrogen ions indicates acidity.

Protons

Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, determining the element's atomic number.

Acidic

Having a pH less than 7, indicating a higher concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, which gives it acidic properties.