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The French Revolution Begins

Question 10 • SS221 World History/Geography A

After the National Assembly was locked out of the Estates-General meeting, members of the assembly met on a tennis court in Versailles and swore the Tennis Court Oath. What vow did they make with this oath?

Answer
A
to continue to work until the king had been overthrown
B
to continue to work until the estates were dissolved
C
to continue to work until France had a constitution
D
to continue to work until the people could vote

Explanation

The Tennis Court Oath was a promise by members of the National Assembly to keep meeting until they had given France a constitution. They made this vow after being locked out of their usual meeting place. The correct choice is “to continue to work until France had a constitution.”

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