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French Constitution of 1791
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The French Constitution of 1791 was the first written constitution in France, created after the collapse of the absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime. One of the basic precepts of the French Revoluti
Constitution de 1791. Page 1 Archives Nationales AE I 10 1
Constitution de 1791. Page 1 Archives Nationales AE I 10 1
Proclamation of the Constitution on the place du marché des Innocents on 14 September 1791, by Jean-Louis Prieur, (Musée de la Révolution française).
Proclamation of the Constitution on the place du marché des Innocents on 14 September 1791, by Jean-Louis Prieur, (Musée de la Révolution française).
Tennis Court Oath
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The Tennis Court Oath was taken on 20 June 1789 by the members of the French Third Estate in the hall of an indoor tennis court in the grounds of Versailles. Their vow "not to separate and to reassemb
French Constitution of 1791
…Ancien Régime. One of the basic precepts of the French Revolution was adopting constitutionality and establishing popular sovereignty. Following the Tennis Court Oath, the National Assembly began the process of drafting a constitution as its primary objective. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen…
Drawing by Jacques-Louis David of the Tennis Court Oath.
Drawing by Jacques-Louis David of the Tennis Court Oath.
The deputies of the third estate meeting in the tennis court, swearing not to disperse until a constitution is assured.
The deputies of the third estate meeting in the tennis court, swearing not to disperse until a constitution is assured.
Etching by Helman after C. Monnet, “Serment du Jeu de Paume à Versailles” on 20 June 1789
Etching by Helman after C. Monnet, “Serment du Jeu de Paume à Versailles” on 20 June 1789
This satirical image depicts the Third Estate carrying the First and Second Estate on his back. Highlighting the taxation burden amongst the physical
This satirical image depicts the Third Estate carrying the First and Second Estate on his back. Highlighting the taxation burden amongst the physical labor burden that the Third Estate had to endure while the First and Second Estates profited from them.