FRENCH REVOLUTION
FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON
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bourgeoisie
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clergy
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Detailed explanation-1: -1. The National Assembly abolishes the feudal system entirely. They declare that among feudal and taxable rights and duties, the ones concerned with real or personal succession right and personal servitude and the ones that represent them are abolished with no compensation.
Detailed explanation-2: -On the night of 4 August 1789, the Assembly passed a decree which are mentioned below: (i)It abolished the feudal system of obligations and taxes. (ii)Members of the clergy too were forced to give up their privileges. (iii)Tithes were abolished and lands owned by the Church were confiscated.
Detailed explanation-3: -August 4th 1789 was a historic moment in both the French Revolution and the history of France. On this date the National Constituent Assembly resolved to abolish seigneurialism, unify France and set it on the road to constitutional reform.
Detailed explanation-4: -The abolition of the feudal system took place during the famous night session of the National Assembly on August 4th 1789. It was reportedly prompted by the reading of a report on the misery and disorder which prevailed in the provinces.