During the French Revolution the country was in economic chaos...
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During the French Revolution the country was in economic chaos. As the king had to abdicate much of his authority, in order to increase taxes he had convened the Estates General, which had not been called to assembly for 150 years.
The convocation was composed of three estates. The First Estate was the clergy, the Second Estate was the nobles, and the Third Estate was the commoners. Though the Third Estate represented almost the entire population, each Estate had only one vote. Thus the First and Second Estate could always prevail over the Third. Knowing this, the king was confident he would secure his tax increases.
The Third Estate, realizing they represented the will of the people, boycotted the proceedings. On the day of this decision it was raining, so they convened in an indoor tennis court. They agreed not to relinquish power until the rights of all people were recognized in a constitution. Their vow and published document of demands, reflective of their meeting place, became known as the Tennis Court Oath.
As seen in the story of David, the recognition of authority and leadership must clearly be established.
The convocation was composed of three estates. The First Estate was the clergy, the Second Estate was the nobles, and the Third Estate was the commoners. Though the Third Estate represented almost the entire population, each Estate had only one vote. Thus the First and Second Estate could always prevail over the Third. Knowing this, the king was confident he would secure his tax increases.
The Third Estate, realizing they represented the will of the people, boycotted the proceedings. On the day of this decision it was raining, so they convened in an indoor tennis court. They agreed not to relinquish power until the rights of all people were recognized in a constitution. Their vow and published document of demands, reflective of their meeting place, became known as the Tennis Court Oath.
As seen in the story of David, the recognition of authority and leadership must clearly be established.
