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French Revolution
The French Revolution beggins. -
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French Revolution
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Meeting of the EState-General
A meeting of the Estates-General is called by Louis XVI in Versailles to discuss and approve a new tax plan. -
The National Assembly
Thre Poitevin cures decide to join the 3rd estate. They left the Chambers of the clergy. The 3rd estate names itself National Assembly by accepting the porposition of Abbe Sieyes. Some nobles and many of the clergy joined 3rd estate. -
Bastille
They attack the Bastille. It was used as a prison. -
End of Feudalism
The end of feudalism and serfdom in France is announced by the National Assembly. -
National Assemby
The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man. -
The Women of Paris Invade Versailles
The women of Paris invade Versailles. Parisians, led by a large number of women, march upon Versailles and force
the royal family back to Paris, where they take up residence at the Tuileries. Louis XVI is considered by many a
"prisoner" in Paris. The Assembly, still in Versailles, declares, in the spirit of constitutional monarchy, its
inseparability from the king. -
Civil Constitution
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed. -
Louis XVI anf family arrested
Louis XVI and his family are arrested while trying to flee from France -
Constitution Adopted
The Constitution of 1791 is adopted -
France Declares War
France declares war on Austria -
France is Republic
Storming of the Tuileries Palace. Overthrow of the monarchy. France is now a republic. -
First meeting of National Convention
The First meeting of the National Convention is held. -
Formal abolition of the monarchy
Formal abolition of the monarchy. Today, the proclamation from August 10, 1792 is legally confirmed. -
King Loui XVI Sentenced
Louis XVI is sentenced to the guillotine
