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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The National Assembly was a revolutionary assembly formed by the Third Estate in 1789, marking a shift towards popular Sovereignty.
- Why was the National Assembly formed?
- What was the Tennis Court Oath?
- What did the National Assembly oversee?

[History & Current Affairs](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/history/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

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The National Assembly's formation marked a pivotal shift towards popular sovereignty in France.

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