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Upon his ascension, the king was invited by the French Senate to ascend the throne under the condition that he accept a constitutional guideline. However, Louis rejected this offer and opted to issue his own Charter. This charter bore similarities to the Senate's constitution and promised citizens rights such as religious tolerance and freedom of the press. Yet, Louis’s determination to establish authority was apparent—his Charter was presented as a gift to the people, rather than a mutual agreement.