The Declaration of the National Assembly Flashcards
What broke the deadlock?
The Third Estate passing a motion that it would begin the verification of deputies’ credentials, even if the two orders did not accept their invitation to join in
When was the Third Estate gradually joined by some nobles, most clergy and other people such as peasants?
13-17th June
Why was the 15th and 17th June significant?
Following a debate on 15th, the Third-Estate deputies voted to call themselves the National Assembly
By what number did the Third-Estate deputies vote to call themselves the National Assembly?
490 to 90
What did the National Assembly consist of?
The same deputies elected by the separate orders
Why did the National Assembly claim it had the right to manage its affairs and decide taxation?
It represented most of the nation and spoke for the people
When did the clergy vote to join the Third Estate?
19th June
When was the deadlock broken by the vote to begin verification?
10th June
