
3.16- The Society of 1789
Revolutions
The Suppression of Hereditary Titles in the National Assembly
A delegate proposes abolishing hereditary titles, leading to a flood of denunciations from liberal nobles. The conservatives try to halt the discussion, but are met with booing. The vote passes and noble names disappear from the assembly. Conservative nobles are upset and emigrate. Leftist delegates later regret the events of that night.
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