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Storming of the Bastille
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Nobles and clergy in the National Assembly Renounce their Privileges
ending feudalism in France. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
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National Assembly Abolishes the Nobility
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French National Assembly passes law ending the guild system in France
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Louis XVI accepts a Constitution.
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Legislative Assembly Convenes
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National Convention Meets for First Time.
abolishes the monarchy, establishes a republic, and tries King Louis XVI for treason. The King is convicted by a majority of one vote. -
Public Education Divided into 3 ranks
primary, secondary, and higher education -
Power centered in the Committee of Public Safety
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National Convention adopts a new “de-Christianized” calendar
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Period: to
Reign of Terror
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King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette are guillotined in Paris.
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Robespierre is Arrested and Guillotined
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National Convention dissolved
Directory established -
Coup d'Etat against the Directory.
establishes Napoleon as First Consul for ten years