“Living the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon” S:1 E:6 The Political Awakening of 1789

S:1 E:6 The Political Awakening of 1789 When the Estates-General met in 1789 to tackle the nation’s woes, several questions were on the table: Who would have political power? How could France reform its tax system? What would happen to the system of privilege? Explore how the Third Estate challenged the status quo and created a revolutionary new Assembly to represent all France.