008 THE ESTATES GENERAL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Humiliation of the 3rd estate

• 4th May 1789 - procession of estates general - 3rd estate kept their hats off and wore black - everyone else work colours and hats

• Were received by king in separate room

• Had to enter EG from side door

When was the first meeting

5th May 1789

First meeting of the estates general

• king was indecisive

• Necker gave complicated 3 hour long speech

• People realised a union of the estates would help them

Formation of the National Assembly

• opened following weeks of delay

• 3rd estate wanted voting by head

• Officially formed - 17th June

When did the Tennis court oath happen

23rd June

What were the vents of the tennis court oath

• 3rd estate arrived to assembly to find doors locked

• Marched to nearest indoor space - a tennis court

• Swore never to disband until France had a new constitution

26th June 1789

Louis brought 48,000 extra troops to France, increasing tensions

When did Louis recognise the National Assembly and voting by head

27th June

14th July 1789

Highest bread prices since 1715