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Revolution's Cause
- The French Revolution resulted from a series of mistakes and miscalculations.
- Better leadership might have led to a smoother transition to modernity.
Delegate Demographics
- Most delegates to the Estates General were urban and well-off.
- This contrasts with the largely poor and rural French population.
Disappointing Opening
- The opening ceremony of the Estates General featured boring speeches.
- Necker's technocratic analysis of the budget further irritated delegates.