The Tennis Court Oath Flashcards
What had the Third Estate so far been challenging?
The authority of the King
What did Louis decide to hold?
Séance Royale (Royal Session)
What was the Séance Royale called to do?
Reconcile the divided estates and for Louis to propose a series of reforms
Who had earlier proposed the Séance Royale (Royal Session)?
Necker
How many of the estates were formally notified of the decision to hold a Séance Royale (Royal Session)?
None
Séance Royale
Session of the Estates-General in which the monarch is present
What did preparations for the Séance Royale (Royal Session) involve?
Closing the National Assembly’s meeting room without explanation
When was the National Assembly’s meeting room ordered to be closed by Louis?
20th June
Angry at what they thought as a despotic act, what did the deputies of the National Assembly do following the closure of their meeting room?
Moved to a nearby indoor tennis court and took an oath not to disperse until they had given France a constitution
What did the deputies claim in the tennis court?
That the King had no right to dissolve them
What was the oath known as?
The Tennis Court Oath
How many members voted against the motion?
1
How many had voted against the motion to call themselves the National Assembly 3 days before?
90
What did the decrease in opposition for the motions clearly show?
That the deputies were becoming more radical
When were the National Assembly deprived of the tennis court?
22nd June
