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The French Revolution

Question
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A decree was passed by French National Assembly on the night of 4th August, 1789. What were they?

Solution
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.