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1
Q

what caused the writing of these Decrees?

A

both the Great Fear and the storming of the Bastille

2
Q

what were 4 reforms?

A

all feudal dues abolished, all citizens pay the same tax on products, no payment to priests, all tithes abolished.

3
Q

what was the King’s response?

A

Louis refused to accept both the AD and DoRM making him seem counter-revolutionary.