Question

amidst ongoing famine, rising discontent, and increased taxes louis xvi called a meeting of the estates - general leading up to the french revolution. this was the first time this call had been issued in one hundred fifty years. why did the king call this meeting?
○ to move france toward a constitutional monarchy
○ to create a plan of action to stop the famine
○ to give the people a voice
○ to attempt economic and monetary crisis reform

Explanation:

Louis XVI called the Estates - General to address the economic and monetary crisis. France was facing financial problems due to ongoing wars, increased taxes, and a poor economic situation. The Estates - General was seen as a way to find solutions to these economic issues. Moving towards a constitutional monarchy was not the immediate reason at the call of the Estates - General. Stopping the famine was part of the broader economic situation but not the sole or main reason for calling the Estates - General. Giving the people a voice was not the primary motivation; the king was more concerned with the financial and economic aspects.

Answer:

to attempt economic and monetary crisis reform