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To what extent did the reforms of the Constituent Assembly create discontent? The solved some of Frances short term problems, but caused significant discontent due to its inability to resolve long term problems, that had been destroying France economically, polit ....

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.... who seized leadership of the French people, in the nation's time of need. The originated from the National Assembly, and its purpose was to write a constitution that would create a new France, one that was based on equality, liberty and fraternity - a nation governed by the people, and for the people - where men are born and remain equal in rights. It was essentially dominated by members of the Bourgeoisie, as well as some Nobles and Clergymen, but it did not effectively represent the whole of France. The set up a militia type force, called the National Guard, to protect themselves and their ideas, from those who were counter-revolutio ....