Why do you think some members of the First and Second Estates joined the National Assembly and worked to reform the government?

The first Estate was the clergy, and many of the delegates were simple Parish priests who knew as well as their parishioners how hard life was for the common people. The second Estate was the Nobility, and they, strangely enough, had initiated the idea of reform in the first place. There were large numbers of liberal nobles.

Answered by Joel0920 | 2024-06-10

Members of the First and Second Estates joined the National Assembly and participated in government reform due to their recognition of the injustice and inequality of the Old Regime, or to strategically influence the upcoming changes. The example of the Abbe Sieyes, a member of the First Estate and a leading figure in the French Revolution, illustrates such motivations. ;

Answered by Qwship | 2024-06-18

In 1789, members of the First and Second Estates joined the National Assembly due to their awareness of social inequalities, desire for political reform, disputes over voting rights, and influence from Enlightenment ideas. This alliance helped catalyze the French Revolution, as they sought to challenge the traditional power structure. Their actions reflected a growing recognition that the old order was no longer sustainable in light of the widespread dissatisfaction among the population.
;

Answered by Joel0920 | 2024-10-15