National Assembly and Estate General

What was the main issue that caused conflict between the Estates during the Estates-General?

• Disparity in representation and voting rights among the Estates.
• Geographical differences in land ownership.
• Economic disparities between the Estates.
• Equal voting rights for all Estates.

What was the primary purpose of the National Assembly formed by the Third Estate?

• To establish a monarchy
• To support the nobility
• To maintain the status quo
• To represent the common people and create a new constitution.

Who was the king of France at the time the Estates-General was convened in 1789?

• Louis XVI
• Charles de Gaulle
• Napoleon Bonaparte
• Louis XIV

The National Assembly was primarily composed of representatives from which estate?

• Second Estate
• Nobility
• Third Estate
• First Estate

The Third Estate, representing commoners, declared itself the National Assembly on which date?

• May 5, 1789
• August 4, 1789
• July 14, 1789
• June 17, 1789

Which of the following groups was NOT part of the Estates-General in 1789?

• Women
• Nobility
• Bourgeoisie
• Clergy

What event led to the convening of the Estates-General in 1789?

• The establishment of the National Assembly.
• The outbreak of the French Revolution.
• The signing of the Treaty of Paris.
• The financial crisis and the need for tax reform.