The Estates-General Flashcards
When was the Estates-General summoned?
5th May 1789
Why did the Third Estate demand twice the amount of deputies?
So they could obtain a majority by voting by head
Who were the deputies selected to represent each estate?
First Estate - Parish Priests
Second Estate - Liberals
Third Estate - Bourgeoisie
What were the Cahiers for the First Estate?
- Wanted those who were not noble to be able to become Bishops
- Were prepared to give up financial privileges
- Wanted catholocism to remain the dominant religion of France
What were the Cahiers for the Second Estate?
- Wanted merit over birth
- Prepared to give up financial privileges
What were the Cahiers for the Third Estate?
Wanted voting by head
What did all three estates want?
A constitutional monarchy
When and why was the National Assembly established?
15th June - because the Third Estate wanted to verify deputy credentials
When was the Tennis Courth Oath and what did they proclaim?
20th June - that they would not disband until France were provided with a constitution
What was Louis’ response to the Tennis Courth Oath?
Declared it illegal
What demands did Louis accept from the N.A.?
- Not to impose tax without the consent of the representatives
- Introduction of freedom of press
- Abolition of the Gabelle
When and how many troops were stationed in Versailles and Paris?
22nd June - 4000 troops
What was Louis’ solution to dealing with the N.A. and why did it fail?
Prepared to dissolve them by force however failed when there was a public revolt in Paris
