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French Revolution
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The Old Regime
A meeting hasnt been called since 1614.
Called to solve nations tax problems.
leaders of the 3rd estate declare themselves a National Assembly. -
Storming of the Bastille
Peasants come to the aid of the Middle class.
They brought weapons to protect themselves,
Then they stormed the Bastille to free prisoners. Removed the cannon and got gunpowder. Very few prisoners and this became a symbol of the revolution. -
March of Versailes
National Assembly
Abolished special priveges
Declaration of tghe rights of man and the citizen.
State control of the clergy. -
September massacres
Killing of imprisoned nobles and priests accused of political crimes.
Redicals now take over the legistlative assembly and call for a national convention.
Attack on the royal palace and the legistlative assembly. -
Reign of Terror (Robespierre)
He is the main reason for the reign of terror.
He became declared as an outlaw.
He was shot in the jaw and guillotined. Rumor has it he was faced up during that process.
