Members of the Third Estate were led by :a)Louis XVI and Marie Antione...
Mirabeau was born in a noble family but was convinced of the need to do away
with a society of feudal privilege. He brought out a journal and delivered powerful speeches to the crowds assembled at Versailles.
Abbe Sieyes, originally a priest, believed in equality and wrote an influential pamphlet called ‘What is the Third Estate’?
Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes led the members of the 3rd estate who assembled in the hall of an indoor tennis court in the grounds of Versailles, on 20 June. The 3rd estate declared themselves a National Assembly and wanted a constitution for France that would limit the powers of the monarch.
Members of the Third Estate were led by :a)Louis XVI and Marie Antione...
Explanation:
- The French Revolution erupted in 1789, during the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
- The Third Estate was made up of the common people and represented about 98% of the French population.
- The members of the Third Estate were led by two prominent figures - Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes.
- Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau, was a French revolutionary, journalist, and politician. He was a key figure in the early stages of the Revolution and was known for his oratory skills.
- Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes, also known as Abbe Sieyes, was a French clergyman, philosopher, and statesman. He was the author of the famous pamphlet "What is the Third Estate?", which became a rallying cry for the revolutionaries.
- Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes played a significant role in the formation of the National Assembly and the drafting of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
- They were instrumental in pushing for the abolition of feudalism, the establishment of a constitutional monarchy, and the implementation of democratic reforms that would benefit the common people.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes.