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Causes of The French Revolution
The French Revolution started becasue the French were not satisfied by the way the government was working. The French people had limited rights when it had started. -
Issue on how to do this
The first and second estate always out voted the third estate two to one. The third estate wanted all three estates in a single body votes counted by heads to make it more fair. -
National Assembly formed
A group that was formed to create a new constitution. Which all involved made a deal that the would complete it. -
Tennis Court Oath
The king had ordered the meeting of the third estate closed. So they started meeting at a nearby tennis court. -
Storming of the Bastille
The storming of the Bastille occurred in Paris, in early morning. Which marked the beginning of The French Revolution. -
Declaration Of The Rights Of Man
It was written by the "National Assembly." In the document there was no rights for women. -
Women march on Versailles
One of the first significant event of the French Revolution. It is also known as 'the bread march." -
The royal family flees
King Louis XVI and his family dressed up as bourgeois, and tried to escape. But before they could, someone recognized them and contacted the National Guard -
Death Of King Louis XVI
King Louis XVI is the only king ever to be executed. He was sent to the guillotine in 1793. -
Reign of Terror
A 10 month period during the French Revolution where thousands of suspected enemies were guillotined. Many of the orders were carried out by Robespierre. -
Slavery Abolished
Slavery was abolished. Meaning slavery was no longer allowed in the French colonies. -
The execution of Robespierre
Robespierre was executed beacuse they felt as if they would be executed if he was left in charge. It came to a point where many people felt safer going aganist him than supporting him. -
Marched in the bread
After they had just gotten done from a very hard winter. Crowds marched in the bread. -
The Directory comes to power
It was created by the new constitution, which assumes the rule of governing France. On November 10, 1799 it was overthrown by Napolen. -
Results of the French Revolution
Nobles, clergy,towns,provinces,companies,and cities lost their special privileges. Feudalism was abolished. -
Napoleon came into rule
Napoleon overthrew the directory. And establishedna new regime based on his own power.