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The Estates General
The Estates-General had not been summoned since 1614. King Louis XVI wanted to discuss the financial problem in France. -
The Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis Court Oath was taken by people of the third estate to show that they were against the king. These people would later become part of the National Assembly. -
Storming of The Bastille
People broke into the prison looking for gunpowder so they could use rifles. The prison symbolized the monarchy and how it had failed. -
Declaration of the Rights of the Man and of the Citizen
This document ensured the rights of freedom, citizenship, separation of power, and the abolishment of social classes in France. -
King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette Flee
On the night of June 21, the royal family made an attempt to leave France and cross the Austrian border. They were stopped for a passport check and they were taken back to France. This shows a turning point because it truly shows how much the monarchy has failed. -
France Declares War on Austria
The people wanted the country to have a victory. The Legislative Assembly voted to declare war on Austria because they thought it would unify the country. It didn't, they lost. -
Women's March
Over 20,000 women from Paris went to Versailles and demanded the abolishment of the monarchy. They soon stormed the palace with the intent of killing the queen. The King and Queen were forced to move to Paris. -
Louis XVI Executed
King Louis XVI is killed via the Guillotine after he was tried and found guilty for treason by the National Convention. -
Marie Antoinette Killed
Marie Antoinette was tried and found guilty of treason with her husband. She had her head cut off. -
Maximilian Robespierre Guillotined
Robespierre ruled by terror and the people hated it. He used fear and anger to rule France and over 17,000 people were killed. When he was killed, the reign of terror went with him.
