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Period: to
French Revolution
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The Old Regime stayed in place
this system had france divided into 3 large social classes -
Begins Decline in Economy
Frances economy starts to decline, this causes alarm -
Crop failures
Bad weather in the 1780 which lead to food shortage -
People faced starvation
People faced starvation because of the lack of food -
3rd Estate Takes Action
Members of the 3rd estate demand rights from the king. -
French Revolution Begins
French Revolution Begins with the storming of the Bastille where the medieval fortress, armory, and political prision was attacked -
Guillotine becomes the standard execution procedure
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King Attempts to Flee
King Louis is caught on his attempt to flee from France -
King Louis is Executed
King Louis is executed as cause of the French Revolution -
Marie Antoniette Death
Queen of France is executed