The Estates-General was convened in 1789 in order to deal with the
A. invasion of Silesia.
B. near bankruptcy of the French Treasury.
C. grievances of the French peasantry.
D. discontent in the French colonies.
E. Louis XVI's demand for more power.
Answer: B
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