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National Assembly is Created
The Third Estate voted to establish the National Assembly, starting a representative government. -
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French Revolution
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Storming of Bastille
A mob storms into Bastille prison in search of gunpowder and arms. -
End of Old Regime
Out of fear, noblemen agreed to join the National Assembly (Third Estate) in taking away the feudal privileges of the First and Second Estates, making themselves equal to the Third Estate. End of Old Regime. Feudalism in division of states comes to an end. -
Bread March in Versailles
Thousands of Parisian women march on Versailles opposing rising taxes and price of bread, demanding King Luis XVI and Marie Antoniette return to Paris. -
King Louis XVI Tries to Flee
King Louis XVI and his family tried to escape from France and hide in the Austrian Netherlands but were caught and returned to Paris. -
France Becomes Constitutional Monarchy
The National Assembly makes France a Constitutional Monarchy, and a new legislative assembly was formed to create and approve laws. -
War on Austria and Prussia
The legislative assembly declared war with Austria and Prussia for urging them to bring King Louis XVI back to power. -
France is Declared a Republic
The National Convention got rid of all monarchy and declared France a republic. adult male citizens (no women) were given the right to vote. -
Reign of Terror
Robespierre governed France as a dictator for a time known as the “Reign of Terror”, that assured people were loyal to the revolution. As many as 40,000 people were executed. -
Power for the Upper Class
Corrupt leaders of the National Convention placed power in the hands of upper class people and made France a peaceful place for some time.
