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What event took place on 5th May 1789?
What event took place on 5th May 1789?
What did the Third Estate call themselves on June 17, 1789?
What did the Third Estate call themselves on June 17, 1789?
Where did the members of the Third Estate gather on June 20th?
Where did the members of the Third Estate gather on June 20th?
What significant event occurred on 14th July 1789?
What significant event occurred on 14th July 1789?
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What was the main cause of unhappiness among the people of France around 1789?
What was the main cause of unhappiness among the people of France around 1789?
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French Revolution
- The Estates-General, a representative assembly of the French people, met on 5th May 1789 to address the country's financial crisis.
- On June 17, 1789, the Third Estate declared themselves the National Assembly, taking the first step towards a constitutional government.
- The members of the Third Estate gathered in a tennis court on June 20th, 1789, taking an oath to continue their work on a new constitution, known as the Tennis Court Oath.
- The significant event of the Storming of the Bastille occurred on 14th July 1789, marking the beginning of the French Revolution.
- The main cause of unhappiness among the people of France around 1789 was the financial crisis and the burden of heavy taxation, which fell heavily on the common people, particularly the Third Estate.
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Test your knowledge of the French Revolution with these best handwritten notes on the chapter timeline. Explore key events such as Louis XVI's rule, the Old Tax Regime, food scarcity, and social inequalities. Challenge yourself with this quiz created by Shobhit Nirwan for class 9 students.
