The Tennis Court Oath and the Constitution
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The "Estates General", The "National Assembly" and "Tennis Court Oath"
1. How often should the Assembly be elected? Every 2 years.
2. Who can stand for election to the Assembly? Any French man who owns property.
3. Should the King still be allowed to delay any of the laws we want to pass? Yes, delay but not block.
4. Should the Third Estate continue to pay tax? Yes.
5. Should the Church be allowed to keep its lands and the tithe tax? Yes (abolish the tax but keep the land)
6. Should we force the priests to swear an oath of loyalty to the new constitution anyway? Yes
Follow Up Textbook based work:
Societies in Change: Pages 114-117
