The nobles, bourgeoisie, and peasants all wanted the Estates-General called in 1789 due to growing discontent with the monarchy and the economic crisis in France. The nobles sought to protect their privileges and influence, the bourgeoisie aimed for political representation and reforms to address their grievances, and the peasants were desperate for relief from heavy taxation and feudal obligations. Each group saw the Estates-General as a platform to voice their concerns and seek solutions to their hardships. Collectively, they hoped to challenge the absolute power of the king and address the inequities in French society.
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