7. Dismantling the Ancien Regime Flashcards
Define the patriot party?
group of progressive reformers many nobles who wanted political changes in structure and reduction of royal power
What did the Patriot party draw up?
drew up a plan to dismantle the feudal system
what reforms were passed in the decrees of 5-11 August regarding the National assembly?
NA abolished the feudal system and serfdom
How were the reforms in the 5-11 decrees furthered?
tithes to church were abolished
taxes were paid equally
all citizens could go into all offices
Why were the August decrees significant?
starting process of the dismantling
What declaration was made after the August decrees?
Declaration of Rights of man and the Citizen
What were the 3 key points that were made in the declaration of Rights of man and the Citizen?
Freedom of worship
Freedom of expression
Freedom to own property
When was it decided that all property of the church should be at disposal of the nation?
November 1789
What were assignats?
bonds backed up by the sale of the church that was in paper currency
Where did the money from the sale of the church land go?
financial needs of the government
