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Start of French Revolution
King Louis XVI calls the Estates General together featuring the clergy, noblemen, and the rest of France. -
Estates General declares itself the National Assembly
The Third Estate forms the National Assembly after being removed from the Estates General. -
Storming of the Bastille
A prison was attacked by angry and an aggressive mob.
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Declaration of the Rights of Man
It was written and states that all men are equal under law. -
March on Versailles
Parisian women lead a march on Versailles to protest about scarcity/high price of bread. -
Civil Constitution of the Clergy
This allowed the French government control of the Church. -
Champ De Mars Massacre
Citizens of France rallied against the decision of the National Constituent Assembly that King XVI was still the king. -
French Revolution Turns Radical
The Legislative Assembly declared war on Austria and Prussia. -
Overthrow of the Monarchy
French Revolutionaries overthrew the monarchy because they found Louis XVI was guilty of treason. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
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Execution of Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette was the first execution after the Reign of Terror started. -
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Reign of Terror
Lasted 6 months. Most of executions were done during this time. -
Napoleon's Italy Campaign
It was a failed upbringing in Paris. -
Bonaparte Returns to France
Arranged the final details of the d'etat. -
End of French Revolution
