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Beginning of the French Revolution
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The Tennis Court Oath
the Tennis Court Oath was when the Third Estate of France cam together and agreed to not leave and to reassemble until the constitution of the Kingdom came into play -
The Storming of Bastille
The Storming of Bastille was when the Third Estate wanted more say in the government. When the King refused, they retaliated with an attack on the state prison known as Bastille. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
It was a declaration of rights to the people, regardless of differences -
National Assembly abolishes Nobility
The National Assembly had hated Nobles and the idea of nobility for quite some time. They decided to completely abolish them when the group had enough power -
Civil Constitution of The Clergy
This was the event that limited the power of the Clergy. -
Pope Pius VI condemns the Civil Constitution
This event was when the Pope of France (at the time) gave his feelings about the Civil Constitution, saying that he disagreed with it. He threatened to suspend the Clergy who accept the oath. -
The Ratification of the New Constitution (Support of Louis XVI)
This event was when King Louis XVI made a new constitution and got it ratified. -
France declares war on Austria
This event was when the French declared war on Austria because the French thought it would unify the country -
First Use of the Guillotine
This day marked the first use of the Guillotine. Nicolas Jacques Pelletier was the first one to die. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
This was when Louis XVI of France was executed after one day of being convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers -
Committee of Public Safety founded
This was when the Committee of Public Safety was founded, practically starting the reign of terror -
New Constitution of 1793
This was when a new Constitution was proclaimed. This established the conduct of the Civil Justice System. -
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Reign of Terror
This time span was when many people were executed by guillotine for unruly reasons. -
Robespierre is Executed
Robespierre, creator of the guillotine, was executed after executing thousands of innocents, by guillotine
