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Out Break of Paris Mob
The Paris mob was a mob of taxes payers. Who were bringing an more social front to the table. They caused many riots and were fighting for what they thought they deserved. This is very important because they changed how the French revolution was. https://frenchrevolutionbastille.weebly.com/the-parisian-mob.html -
Summoning of the Estates-Generals
Louis XVI calls upon the estate-generals to have a meeting. This is divided into three estates; Clergy, Nobility, and Commoners. Whom all had the power to decide on new taxes and other reforms. This is very important event because it's really the beginning of it all. http://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/key-dates/summoning-estates-general-1789 -
Tennis Court Oath
Members of the National Assembly met at a tennis court. At the court they all vowed to stay united. And that they would always come together when needed. Until the constitution of Kingdoms is established. I believe this to be important because it shows some where trying very hard to stay together and united.https://www.britannica.com/event/Tennis-Court-Oath -
The Storming of Bastille
The storming of Bastille occurred when a large mob attacked the state prison. Bastille had always stood for the strength and power of monarchy. No one thought it would be attacked. This was a huge event that showed the change in the people. This is a very big event as it showed some people were becoming violent and were willing to fight for what they believed. http://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item106472.html -
Declaring Rights of Man and of the Citizen
This was a Declaration that was written to please the people. Showing that they were not being given some of their own freedoms and civil rights. This was a big step in France. I find this important because it shows the push and pull of each side and how they try to do what they think will work. http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/rightsof.asp -
King Louis XVI accepts Constitution
King Louis XVI finally accepted the new constitution. Changing the organization of the French government. This changed France forever. This is huge because it shows the King slowly changing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Constitution_of_1791 -
Death of Mirabeau
Count Mirabeau was a high ranking government official and when he died it changed the government very much. The new delegate who took his place soaked in the love of the people but didn't put in the work that Mirabeau did. This is big because it changed a small piece of the government and how it was working. https://alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/honore-mirabeau/ -
Champ-de-Mars Massacre
A group of rebel republicans who wanted to abolish monarchy, were at Champ-de-Mars. They wanted the King gone. The national Guard was sent there to make sure nothing happened, however in some turmoil they killed 50 people and left many injured. This is very big as people were fighting for their rights were killed in cold blood. https://alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/champ-de-mars-massacre/ -
Execution of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was executed. Showing that the people had finally got him off the thrown and now hoped for a government that involved no monarchy. He was killed via the guillotine. This is an important event seeing that the monarchy was over. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/louis.htm -
Execution of Marie Antoinette
This showed that the people wanted all monarchs gone. They wanted anyone who might try and take throne to be gone. The people were making sure they were heard. This was just an extension that showed what the peoples agenda was. It was very important. https://www.historyextra.com/period/georgian/the-final-days-of-marie-antoinette/
