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Hey Guys,

In 1789 the Estates-General was famously called for the first time since 1614 in an attempt to have them vote in favour of finance reform (primarily repealing the exemptions the nobility and clergy had from tax). The Third Estate demanded, and was promised, that the Estates would vote per head, rather than per bloc, thus allowing the Third Estate to potentially pass the reforms. However this didn't happen and so the Estates squabbled amongst each other and lost sight of the reason it'd been called.

But, WI they had voted per head and the Third Estate was given double representation, as promised IOTL. I assume the reforms would be passed and so what would happen had the Estates done so? From my knowledge they couldn't actually pass laws and were more advisers, but I've no idea how France ran itself in all honesty.

So basically, what would've happened had the Estates voted for the financial reforms?
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