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French capture Bastille prison
The French looted and destroyed Bastille prison, a symbol of royal oppression. -
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French Revolution
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The end of Feudalism
The National Assembly had formally done away with Feudalism in France. Following this, they adopted the Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen. -
National assembly seize land owned by the Catholic church
National assembly seize land owned by the Catholic church. Then then sold the land to help pay off debt. -
Woman's March
A mob of angry Parisian women marched to Versailes demanding relief from King Louis XVI for the nationwide food shortage. -
National assembly issue the 'Civil Constatution of Clergy'.
The Civil Constatution of Clergy lowered the Roman Catholic Church in France to the French government. -
France declares war on Austria
The Legislative Assembly declare war on Austria. Some think it is a terriable idea, but they are outnumbered by people who think it's a good idea. -
King Louis tries to escape
King Louis XVI and his family disguise themselvs as servents and try to escape their prison in Paris tand get to Austria. They are caught a few short miles away from the border and sent back to Paris. -
Louis XVI beheaded
Louis XVI is beheaded publicily by the guillotine. Many people think that kelling your king publicliy is very savage, and the French start geting compared to animals. -
Jean-Paul Marat murder
He was murdered in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, because she was unhappy with his writing style of always wanting death to solve problems. -
Marie-Antoinette is beheaded publicly by the guillotine
She was publicly beheaded following a trial in which false evidence was presented against her.
