Which of the following would best explain why the Estates General had not been called to meet in France for nearly 175 years

Explanation:

The political and financial situation in France had grown rather bleak, forcing Louis XVI to summon the Estates General. This assembly was composed of three estates – the clergy, nobility and commoners – who had the power to decide on the levying of new taxes and to undertake reforms in the country.

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