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Old Regime
The political and social system of the Kingdom of France from the Late Middle Ages until 1789, -
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France at War
France against the monarchy from 1789 to 1799 which resulted in the establishment of France as a republic. -
Storming of the Bastille
The prison contained just seven inmates at the time of its storming but was a symbol of the abuse of the monarchy -
Declaration of rights of man
Influenced by the idea of "Natural Rights". -
Flight to Varennes:
King Louis XVI of France and his queen Marie Antoinette and their immediate family attempted unsuccessfully to escape from Paris. -
French Constitution
Created after the collapse of the Absolute Monarchy of the Ancien Regime, it was the first written constitution in France. -
Execution Of Louis XVI
Louis was arrested , interned in the Temple prison with his family and later executed. -
Laws Of Suspects
Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror. -
The Queen Defense
A Revolutionary Tribunal indicated Marie and her children for treason. -
Thermidorian Reaction:
French Revolutionist against the leaders of the Jacobin Club who were in charge of the Committee of Public Safety. -
National Convention
The national Convention was elected to provide a new constitution for the country after the overthrow of the monarchy. -
End of French Revolution
The revolution ended when Napoleon Bonaparte took power.