How was the National Assembly recognized and how did it start exercising its powers?
National Assembly recognized its Powers
A. Faced with the power of his revolting subjects, Louis XVI finally accorded recognition to the National Assembly and accepted the principal that his powers would from now on be checked by constitution.
B. On the night of 4 August 1789, the Assembly passed a decree abolishing the feudal system of obligations and taxes.
C. Members of the clergy too were forced to give up their privileges. Tithes were abolished and lands owned by the church were confiscated
