French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

1.10 The National Assembly

Dec 14, 2019

Explore how the Estates-General transforms into the National Assembly, the significance of the Tennis Court Oath, and the Court's response to the renegade Third Estate during the French Revolution.

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The National Assembly was established as a result of the Estates-General deadlock, marking a significant step in the French Revolution.

The Tennis Court Oath taken by the National Assembly demonstrated their determination to defend their goals and united front against the court.

Deep dives

Stalemate in the Estates General

After meeting for a month, the Estate General was deadlocked, accomplishing nothing and worsening the nation's unrest. The nobility refused to cooperate with the commons, and even within the first estate, divisions arose. Deadlock reigned supreme, but on June 3rd, the Parisian deputies arrived in Versailles, ready to push forward with the revolution.

Introduction

3min

Divided Representatives and the Arrival of the Progressive Parisian Deputies

5min

The Role of Public Galleries in the French Revolution

6min

Crucial Decisions and Mysterious Appearances

3min

The First Crack in the Wall

29min

The Reluctance of King Louis and the Fragile Revolution

2min

The Estates-General transformed itself into the National Assembly. In an iconic scene, the famous Tennis Court Oath changes the course of the revolution. So too does the King Louis' response.

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