Question

What form of government did the national constituent assembly established?

Answer 1

The government the national constituent assembly wanted is a constitutional monarchy. But the national constituent assembly couldn’t decide alone the political future of the nation and destruction of royal despotism. Though the permanent achievement of national constituent assembly is that they abolished French provinces and established equal 83 sized departments named after mountains, rivers and other geographical features.

Answer 2

The National Constituent Assembly wanted to create a Constitutional Monarchy. One of the major complaints of the of the French people with the monarchy was the unchecked power. The King and Royal family could operate however they wanted. They were "above the law". This aggravated the people. Many were extremely poor and starving. They couldn't afford the simple basics like bread and milk to feed their children and yet the Royal family lived in lavish luxury and were demanding more and more taxes.