The National Assembly and the King

The National Assembly and the King

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Political Science

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The transcript covers the events surrounding the formation of the National Assembly in France, highlighting the clergy's involvement and the assembly's declaration of representing 96% of the nation. It discusses the tension between diplomacy and confrontation, leading to the historic Tennis Court Oath where members vowed not to separate until a constitution was established. The king's decree to disperse the assembly is met with defiance, as the assembly asserts its authority by the will of the people. The narrative concludes with a call for compromise and the challenges of power sharing between the monarchy and the assembly.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the nation did the Third Estate represent?

96%

75%

100%

50%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Necker suggest as the best solution to address the situation?

Using force

Addressing the three estates

Ignoring the issue

Seeking foreign intervention

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the National Assembly's oath?

To dissolve the monarchy

To gain foreign support

To establish a constitution for France

To overthrow the king

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the king respond to the National Assembly's decisions?

He supported them

He declared them null and void

He ignored them

He sought foreign intervention

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the king order the National Assembly to do?

Form a new government

Seek foreign support

Disperse and return to their chambers

Continue their meetings

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who declared that the National Assembly had no orders to receive from anyone?

The queen

Bailly

Necker

The king

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Bailly claim about the National Assembly's presence?

They were there by the king's orders

They were there by the will of the people

They were there by accident

They were there by foreign support

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