"The Tennis Court Oath"

The Tennis Court Oath was a pivotal event during the French Revolution in 1789. Members of the Third Estate, representing common citizens, vowed not to disband until they created a new constitution for France. They gathered on a tennis court after being locked out of the usual meeting place and committed to continue their meeting until their goal was achieved. This act of unity marked a decisive break from the monarchy’s authority and signaled the beginning of revolutionary change, asserting the power of the people in shaping their government.