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oThe political and financial situation in France had grown rather bleak, forcing Louis xvi to summon the eastates general
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This assembly was composed of three estates
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Noble representatives of the third estate were among the most passionate revolutionaries in attendance including jean Joseph
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a state prison on the east side of Paris known as the Bastille
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Because they were demanding more power in the government because they made up 97% of the population
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The members of the French third estate took the tennis court oath
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The kings attempted flight provoked charges of treason that ultimately led to his execution in 1793