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ESTATES GENERAL MEETING
First meeting in 175 years, called upon by the Second Estate. They were not happy about Louis' tax to nobility. -
Creation of National Assembly
The first delivered act of revolution, ended absolute monarchy and started a period of representative governments. -
storming of the bastille
Official start of the French Revolution. People stormed into Bastille to protect against mercenaries, wanting to get weapons to defend themselves. -
Estates Shattered!
Old Regime is dead, no more differences between classes, no more priviliges. Everyone the same now. -
Establishment of The Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity. Men are born and remain free and equal in right. Only men, women are still considred less. -
Riots over Bread
People were not getting the bread they needed. It was a necessary item in the French diet. Women expected Louis to provide them with cheap bread. -
French Assembly Reforms towards the Church
Government took over Church's lands and sold them to pay off their own debt. Priests became state officials. Took away a lot of power. -
Escape Attempt
Royal family tries to run away, most people were against them, especially Louis. They are caught near the border and sent back, his enemies were now stronger. -
New constitution for the French
Louis accepted the new constitution, he still had executive power, but a new branch of the government was made. The Legislative Assembly was incharge of making laws and declaring war. -
Divison of the Legislative Assembly
After its formation, there were three groups in the Legislative Assembly. The left side were Radicals, many changes. The center wantes some changes not many. The Right side wanted to keep the Limited Monarchy.