jan 1, 1789 - Abbe Sieyes publishes “What is the Third Estate”. Cahiers are also drawn up at this time.
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In January 1789 Abbé Sieyes published "What is the Third Estate?" The political essay presents the idea that the Third Estate had established it's own nation within itself. Cahiers, which can be known as a list of grievances or concerns drawn up by each Estate.
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