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.
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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.
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