The membership of the National Assembly, formed during the French Revolution, consisted mainly of representatives from the Third Estate, which included commoners, professionals, and the bourgeoisie, reflecting the interests of the broader population. In contrast, the Estates-General was composed of three separate estates: the clergy (First Estate), the nobility (Second Estate), and the common people (Third Estate), with the latter having significantly less power and representation. This shift in membership marked a move towards a more democratic representation, as the National Assembly aimed to challenge the traditional privileges of the first two estates.
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