The athenian ruler who is credited with establishing the democratic system of governmen

Why did the national government under the articles of confederation face bankruptcy?

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?

Why did louis xvi call a meeting of the estates-general in 1789? how long had it been since such a meeting had been called?