1791National Guard Restricted by Wealth

September 29: The Assembly limits membership in the National...
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1791
1792

👮 National Guard Restricted by Wealth

September 29: The Assembly limits membership in the National Guard to citizens who pay a certain level of taxes, thus excluding the working class.
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👮 National Guard Opens Membership to Non-Taxpayers

July 30: Decree by the Assembly allows working-class citizens (those who pay no taxes) to join the National Guard.
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