In 1787, the Assembly of Notables
a. acted as a rubber stamp for new reforms and taxes.
b. unquestioningly accepted the competence of the king.
c. were the first socialist government in French history.
d. declared war on Russia to raise money.
e. sought to protect their own interests.
ANSWER:
e
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