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The Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly in 1789 in response to their exclusion from the Estates-General's voting procedures, which favored the First and Second Estates. Frustrated by their lack of representation and the inability to address grievances effectively, they sought to assert their legitimacy as representatives of the French populace. This declaration marked a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, as it aimed to establish a more equitable political system and lay the groundwork for a constitutional government. Their action signified a shift towards popular sovereignty and the assertion of the rights of the common people.

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When was the Third estate declared itself a national assembly?

June 17, 1789


When did the third estate call itself the national assembly?

From 17 June to 9 July 1793.


Which estate had the most votes at meetings of the Estates-General?

The Third Estate had as many members as the other two put together; but it was decreed that each Estate had ONE vote. That was why the Third Estate declared itself to be the National Assembly, and that declaration (the Tennis Court Oath affirmed it) was the start of the Revolution.


What was the name of the assemble which was called in France in 1792?

That assembly called itself "l'Assemblée Nationale" (the National Assembly)


What was the Third Estate declared itself as what?

About 80% of the Third Estate were agricultural workers or peasants who lived and worked on the land owned by the Nobility or the Catholic Church. They were the subsistence farmers, swineherds, shepherds, dairymen, milkmaids and vinters who produced the grain, meat, produce and wine that fed and clothed the nation.


What did the tennis court oath promise?

The vow was not made by the National Assembly. The Third Estate solemnly swore they would not disband until they were recognised as a National Assembly and a constitution was drawn up and accepted by King Louis XVI. They vowed not to part or disband until they had written a Constitution.


When did the legislative Assembly become France's revolutionary government?

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What situation is most similar to establishment of the National Assembly before the French Revolution?

The establishment of the National Assembly before the French Revolution is most similar to the formation of the Third Estate in the Estates-General of 1789. In both situations, a marginalized group sought to assert its power and represent the interests of the common people against a rigid social hierarchy. The Third Estate's declaration of itself as the National Assembly marked a significant shift towards popular sovereignty and a challenge to the traditional authority of the monarchy and the privileged classes. This grassroots movement aimed to create a more equitable political framework, paralleling other revolutionary movements where disenfranchised groups sought to claim their rights and reshape governance.


What was the name of the assembly which was called in France in 1792?

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Besides financial reform what else drove the third estate to declare itself a national assembly?

Besides financial reform, the Third Estate was motivated by a desire for political representation and social equality. They were frustrated by the Estates-General's structure, which disproportionately favored the privileged First and Second Estates, and sought to address their lack of influence in governance. Additionally, Enlightenment ideas emphasizing individual rights and popular sovereignty fueled their push for a more democratic political system. This combination of economic hardship, political disenfranchisement, and intellectual inspiration ultimately drove them to declare themselves the National Assembly.


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