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Economic problems and royal finance: attempts to improve royal finances under Turgot, Necker and Calonne.

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The origins of the French Revolution, 1774–1789

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The origins of the French Revolution, 1774–1789

Aqa A Level History2H France in Revolution, 1774–1815 (A-level only)

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Economic problems and royal finance: attempts to improve royal finances under Turgot, Necker and Calonne

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Which financial minister attempted to implement a series of reforms to improve royal finances in France during the late 18th century?

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Turgot was the financial minister who attempted to implement reforms aimed at improving royal finances.

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National Debt: The total amount of money that a country's government has borrowed and not yet repaid, which was a significant issue for France leading up to the Revolution.
Third Estate: The social class in France that included commoners, which made up the majority of the population and bore the brunt of taxation, leading to discontent.

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