Question

how was national assembly formed in france in 1789 ? mention the two provisions of the decree passed by the assembly on 4 augast 1789

Answer 1

Short answer;

When Louis XVI denied the proposals of the representatives of the 3rd estate during the meeting of the estate generals that each member should have one vote , they walked out of the hall in protest and they viewed themselves as the spokesmen for the whole nation . On 4 august 1789 they gathered in the indoor tennis court at versailles and formed the National Assembly.

The provisions of the decree;

1. It abolished feudal system of obligations and taxes.

2. Members of the clergy were forced to give up their privileges.

3. Tithes were abolished and the lands owned by the church were                      

   confiscated.