The French Revolution Essay written by AR During the late 1700’s, France followed in America’s footsteps towards their own revolution. A major shift in power would be seen within the short time period of 1789-1799, and with it a large advancement away from the absolutist government of France. During the late 1700’s France was the most powerful estate in the world. The effects of the country’s revolution would soon spread from France to …showed first 75 words of 735 total…

…showed last 75 words of 735 total…estate outnumbered the representatives of the first and third estates (reflecting the social class pyramid of the time). When the king realized this, he closed the doors to the third estate members. Outraged by the unwillingness to hear their views, the third estate convened in an indoor tennis court, declared themselves the National Assembly and made an oath not to leave until they had established a reformed government. This became the famous tennis court oath.