With which one of the following is the 'Tennis Court Oath' associated?
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English Revolution
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American Revolution
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French Revolution
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Russian Revolution
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Tennis Court Oath was a pivotal event during the French Revolution in 1789. Members of the Third Estate, locked out of their usual meeting hall, gathered at a nearby tennis court and swore not to disband until they had drafted a constitution. It marked their defiance against the monarchy.