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What was the main reason behind the Third Estate forming the National Assembly?
What was the main reason behind the Third Estate forming the National Assembly?
- They aimed to seize control of the Bastille.
- They wanted to overthrow Louis XVI.
- They were dissatisfied with the taxation policies.
- They opposed the voting system that favored the clergy and nobility. (correct)
The Tennis Court Oath was taken by the representatives of the Second Estate.
The Tennis Court Oath was taken by the representatives of the Second Estate.
False (B)
What significant event occurred on July 14, 1789?
What significant event occurred on July 14, 1789?
The storming of the Bastille
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was drafted on August 26, 1789, establishing principles like __________ and __________.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was drafted on August 26, 1789, establishing principles like __________ and __________.
Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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National Assembly
National Assembly
A body formed by representatives of the Third Estate during the French Revolution.
Tennis Court Oath
Tennis Court Oath
An oath taken by the National Assembly to not disband until a constitution was created.
Storming of the Bastille
Storming of the Bastille
The attack on the Bastille prison by commoners on July 14, 1789, symbolizing revolution.
Abolition of Feudal Privileges
Abolition of Feudal Privileges
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Declaration of the Rights of Man
Declaration of the Rights of Man
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Study Notes
The French Revolution of 1789
- Convocation of the Estates-General (May 5, 1789): Louis XVI called the Estates-General to address the kingdom's financial issues. This assembly consisted of representatives from the clergy, nobility, and commoners (the Third Estate).
- Formation of the National Assembly (June 1789): Disagreements over voting procedures led the Third Estate to declare themselves the National Assembly, representing the entire nation.
- Tennis Court Oath (June 20, 1789): The National Assembly swore not to disband until a constitution was created for France.
- Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789): A mob attacked the Bastille prison, a symbol of royal authority, marking a turning point in the revolution and fueling popular uprisings.
- Abolition of Feudal Privileges (August 4, 1789): The National Assembly abolished feudal privileges and the old social order, eliminating the special rights of the clergy and nobility.
- Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (August 26, 1789): The National Assembly established fundamental rights for all citizens, based on Enlightenment ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. These included equality before the law and freedom of speech and religion.
- Spread of Revolt (Summer 1789): Peasant uprisings and attacks on noble estates, known as the Great Fear, contributed to the revolution.
- End of the Old Regime: The events of 1789 culminated in the overturning of the absolute monarchy and the establishment of a representative government.
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