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Estates General Called
The Estates General was called by Louis XVI for the first time in over 150 years to help solve the economic crisis facing France. -
National Assembly Formed
During the French Revolution, the representatives of the Third Estate of the Estate General formed the national assembly on June 17, 1789. It was formed to deal with the looming economic crisis in France at the time. -
Tennis Court Oath
Members of the National Assembly took this oath when the National Assembly was formed. The oath states that they will not separate, and they will reassemble whenever necessary. This oath would last until the constitution of the kingdom was established. -
The Storming of the Bastille
The storming of the bastille occurred in Paris, France in 1789. the bastille represented royal authority in the center of Paris. -
Constitutional Monarchy Formed
The constitutional monarchy during the French Revolution was a goal of certain reform-minded monarchists who wanted to both reform the French government and at the same time retain the French King Louis XVI or his successors. -
Mob Overthrows the Constitutional Monarchy, New National Convention, France a Republic
Monarchy abolished in France. In Revolutionary France, the Legislative Assembly votes to abolish the monarchy and establish the First Republic. The measure came one year after King Louis XVI reluctantly approved a new constitution that stripped him of much of his power. -
Reign of Terror Begins
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King Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette Beheaded
King Louis was convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers, and was sentenced to death by the French National Convention. Marie Antoinette was found guilty of treason, theft, and sexual abuse against her son, and was sentenced to death. -
Reign of Terror Ends
The Reign of Terror came to an end when its leader, Maximilien Robespierre, was executed. The aim of the Reign of Terror was to purge France of those who opposed the French Revolution. -
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Napoleon Bonaparte & French Nationalism
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French statesman and military leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary wars.
