The French Revolution Begins Answers

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Why did the members of the Third Estate create an independent assembly?

They wanted to show their support of the king and the Estates-General.

They knew that the other two estates would block reforms that would benefit ordinary people.

They believed that the king would lower grain prices, which would hurt the peasantry.

They wanted to reject the principles of the Enlightenment

Which idea is included in both documents?

Resistance to tyranny is a right.

Natural rights are given by God.

All men have natural rights.

The purpose of government is to protect natural rights.

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