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French Revolution.

By Nataliacb

  • The General Statements meet in Versalles.

    The General Statements meet in Versalles.
    Luis XVI, convened the General Statements because of a catastrophic political and financial situation. Its opening marks the beginning of the Frech Revolution.

  • Toma de la Bastilla.

    Toma de la Bastilla.
    The importance of the Toma de la Bastilla is because of it represents the fall of absolutist power of the Frech monarchy.

  • Declaration of the duties of man and citizen.

    Declaration of the duties of man and citizen.
    Approved by the Frech National Constituent Assembly. It´s one of the fundamental documents of the Frech Revolution because defined the personal and collective duties as universal.

  • Frech Constitution.

    Frech Constitution.
    Luis XVI formally accepts the constitution in September.

  • Abolition of slavery in France.

    Abolition of slavery in France.
    Abolition of slavery in France in 1791 and in the colonies 1794.

  • First Coalition against France.

    First Coalition against France.
    Formed by England, Austria, Prussia, Holland, Spain and the Sardinia. France declares war on Spain.

  • Decree.

    Decree.
    Decree allowing for freedom of religion and separation of church and state.

  • Putsch.

    Putsch.
    Napoleón was proclaimed first consul.