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Storming of the Bastille
Storming of the Bastille ignites the French Revolution -
Meeting
meeting of estates general to aprove new tax. First in 175 years. -
National Assembly
The Estates general voted to establish the National Assembly, in effect proclaiming the end of absolute Monarchy and the beginning of the represenative government. -
Grain shortage
Widespread of crop failures, result in a severe shortage of grain -
Bread price
The price of bread doubled and many people faced starvation.Thousands of Parisian women rioted the overpricing of bread -
Royal family escapes
The royal family tried to escape from France to Austrian Netherlands -
War
Fance declares war on Austria and prussia. They wanted to restore Louis xvi as an absolute monarch -
Robespierre
Robespierre becomes leader of the comittee of public safety and virtually becomes a dictator -
Robespierre death
Members of national convention turn on Robespierre, demanded his execution and arrest. Later executed by the guillotine. Ends the reign of terror.
