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Meeting of the Estates General
King Louis XVI calls a meeting that includes the three estates to get approval of raising taxes. This backfires on the King and the commoners realize that they can overthrow the King since they have the most numbers out of all three estates. -
Storming of the Bastille
Citizens of Paris stormed the prison as a way of destroying the royal authority in Paris. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man & Citizen
It was set by France's National Constituent Assembly, the document made all French citizens equal under law. -
Women’s March on Versailles
A crowd of women went to Versailles demanding grain and bread for their families, this made the King leave his house in Versailles. -
France Declares War on Austria
France though that by declaring war would unify the country and spread the ideas of Revolution. -
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Reign of Terror
It happened after the First French Republic was formed and during it, the leaders of the Revolution were trying to get rid of all the enemies by killing anyone who may be against the Revolution. -
The Execution of King Louis
King Louis was convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers and sentenced to death. He was executed by guillotine. -
Execution of Marie Antoinette
Marie was convicted of treason and was executed by guillotine. -
Execution of Robespierre
Robespierre was executed by a guillotine. -
Napoleon’s Coup d'etat
Napoleon and his army take over France.
