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May 5, 1789 (The opening of the Estates General)
This date marks the beginning of the French Revolution. As the estates-general, composed of representatives from each estate in the hierarchy. From the first, second and third estate as they met at versailles. The was a debate over the representation and the general rights of the Third Estate. Important is it was the very start of a significant change in French Society. -
June 17, 1789 (National assembly)
The National Assembly took place and was formed by the Third Estate. This was a turning point in the revolution as they challenged the monarchy. Significant as it eventually lead to a change -
June, 20, 1789 "The famous Oath of the Real Tennis Room"
Tennis court oath date. Third Estate vowed not to disband until they had written a new constitution. Key moment in their fight for equal representation. Significant as it symbolized the National Assembly’s defence against the current royal authority and essentialized their commitment to a fair constitution. -
July 9, 1789 (The self-elected “National Assembly” reconstituted itself as the “National Constituent Assembly”)
King Louis XVI pledged for the other 2 estates to join the third estate’s assembly. Consequently, troops gathered, which was the real start of growing tension between the monarchy and the revolutionary movement!