Question

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

• The third estate decided on a radical move, they declared themselves to be the National Assembly and invited the other estates to join them.
• After a few days, when they were scheduled to hold their first meeting, their hall was locked.
• They went to a nearby indoor tennis court, where they were joined by a considerable number of representatives of the first two classes. At the tennis court, they vowed not to break up until France was presented with a constitution.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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