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Estates-General approve new tax.
The first reunion the Estate-General had in 175 years took place at the palace of Versalles in France, Italy. This meeting included representatives from all 3 estates, and was made in order to approve the new tax law that was used to pay France's debt due to wars and the Royals Family spending. -
Mob enters Bastille
A mob full with members of the National Assembly began to search for gunpowder and arms in order to defend the city against any attack. This caused them to go into a prison in Paris called Bastille, here they gained control over the building and killed many people such as guards. King Louis XVI finally realized he had lost control over his people. -
National Assembly grows
The First and Second Estates finally joined the National Assembly in France. This caused the Feudalism System/ Old Regime come to an end. There was no more divisions between estates, they were all part of one group fightng for their rights and freedoms. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
National Assembly finally declares the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen stating "men are born and remain free and equal in rights." They also included rights such as liberty, propety, freedom of speech etc. Their expression was "Liberty, Equality and Fraternity." This rights reflected ideas of the Declaration of Independence. In conclusion the National Assembly declared what they were fighting for/ what they wanted to achieve. -
To Netherlands and back to Parisa
Louis XVI and his family attempted to flee to Netherlands since he was warned by his advisors that the National Assembly was restructuring the church and state, this could be bad since King Louis believed God had given him power to rule etc. His attempt to flee the country failed since he was recognized, and had to go back to Paris -
War with Austria and Prussia
The Legislative Assembly in France is forced to declare war on Austria and Prussia since they feared similar revolts might happen due to the influence of the French, who wanted to spread their revolutionary ideas across Europe. -
The invasion of Tuileries.
The Prussian commander threatned to destroy all of Paris if anyone harmed any of the Royal Family members. This made the people angry and decided to invade Tuileries, the place where the royal family was staying. They killed the royal guards and imprisoned the King, his wife and children. -
The death of King Louis XVI
The National Convention made Louis XVI from King to prisoner. Guided by the Jacobins they trialed Louis for treason, found him guilty and sent him to death. He was beheded in public by a famous matchine called the guillotine in January 21, 1793. -
Robespierre becomes dictator
Robespierre began as a leader of the Jacobins, he wanted to built a "republic of virtue" by erasing France's past; such as changing calendars, and closing churches. He then became leader of the Committee of Public Safety, and his power kept on growing, until he was finally governing France as a dictator. The period is also known as Reign of Terror. -
Robespierre's death!!!
On July 1974 members of the National Convention started to betray Robespierre by demanding his arrest and execution. The Reign of Terror was finally over when Robespierre was sent to his death and beheaded by the guillotine -
Sources/Citations
"The French Revolution Begins." Modern World History. A&E
Television Networks, 2010. 217 - 221. Print.
"Revolution Brings Reform and Terror." Modern World History. A&E Television Networks, 2010. 222 -228. Print.
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