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Monarchy in Crisis
Charles Alexandre de Calonne proposed a financial reform package that included a universal land tax from which the privelaged classes would no longer be exempt. Royal finances are insolvent. -
Notables
The notables will have to pitch in if actual bankruptcy is desired to be avoided. The first assembly of notables is dissolved. The notables gave advice on the Revolution but could not make any decisions. -
Rise of the third estate
The second assembly of the noteables is dismissed, having firmly refused to consider doubling the representation of the third estate. The third estate was written shorty before the outbreak of the French Revolution. -
Reveillon Riots
The Reveillon Riots took place in Paris. Caused by low wages and food shortages, lead to about 25 deaths by troops. -
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy
Demands priests to take an oath of loyalty to the state, splitting the Clergy between juring and non-juring priests. -
Bastille Anniversary
Second anniversary of the fall of the bastille is celebrated at the
Champ de Mars. Peasants stormed the Bastille prison in Paris in the French revolution. -
Alliance of Austria and Prussia
France declares war on Austria, in turn Austria allies with Prussia. French Revolutionary Wars has begun. -
Start of Reign of Terror
this occured after the onset of the French Revolution incited by conflict between rival political factions, and marked by mass executions of "enemies of the revolution." -
Battle of Fleurus
French forces defeat austrians at the Battle of Fkeurus. In this battle the French used a reconnaissance balloon. -
Constitution ratified
The convention ratified the new constitution and submitted it. The French Revolution brought inspiration to the U.S.
