What landmark decisions were taken by the National Assembly led by the Third Estate on 4th August, 1789.

Ans.
1- Louis XVI finally accorded recognition to the National Assembly and accepted theprinciple that his powers would be checked by a constitution.
2- On 4 August 1789, the Assembly passed a decree abolishing the feudal system of obligations and taxes. Members of the clergy too were forced to give up their privileges
.3- Tithes were abolished and lands owned by the church were confiscated. As a result, the government acquired assets worth at least 2, billion lives.

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