The French Revolution began in 1789 as the commoners grew angry with the unequal system of the Estates General and the financial troubles of King Louis XVI. On May 5th, the Estates General met but the commoners' demands for fair representation and tax reform were denied. In response, the Third Estate formed the National Assembly on June 17th and took the Tennis Court Oath to create a new constitution. Tensions rose further and the Storming of the Bastille on July 14th marked the start of the Revolution. The National Assembly worked to establish a new government and declare rights for citizens. However, war and unrest continued throughout the early 1790s as the monarchy weakened and new assemblies and the Republic were formed