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French Revolution timeline
During this period, France experienced an epic transformation: the past aristocracy and religious privileges were constantly impacted by liberal political organizations and the people protesting in the streets, and the old ideas were gradually replaced by the new democratic ideas of natural human rights and separation of powers. -
The bastille
On July 12, 1789, the citizens of Paris held a huge demonstration in support of the Constituent Assembly. The next day, Parisians fought with mercenaries from Germany and Switzerland and occupied most of Paris that night. On July 14, the people conquered the bastille, symbolizing the French autocratic rule, and released seven prisoners, which laid the foundation for the French revolution.
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Declaration of Human Rights
Representatives of the Rebellion took power in Paris during the uprising. The king had to submit to the people, and he recognized the legitimacy of the Constituent Assembly. On August 26, 1789, the Declaration of Human Rights was adopted, declaring that "people are born and always are free and equal". This action gave the rebels a preliminary victory in the revolution.
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The monarchy collapsed
In June 1790, the Constituent Assembly abolished the titles of prince, hereditary aristocrat and knighthood, and re-divided the administrative areas. The Constituent Assembly has not yet collected church property, declared that the French church was separated from the rule of the Pope and returned to the state administration.This action completely disrupted the former monarchy of France.
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Become a constitutional monarchy
In September, the Constituent Assembly enacted a constitution with "all regimes are created by the whole people" and separation of powers, which stipulates that the executive power belongs to the king.The Constituent Assembly was dissolved on September 30, 1791.The Legislative Assembly was convened on October 1, 1791. France became a constitutional monarchy.
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Gillent rule
During Gillent's reign, he promulgated decrees forcing nobles to return illegally occupied public land, leasing or selling confiscated church land to peasants, and severely cracking down on missionaries and escaped nobles who refused to take constitutional oaths.
[Link text]（https://www.jacobinmag.com/2015/07/french-revolution-bastille-day-guide-jacobins-terror-bonaparte/） -
Overthrow the Constitutionalists
On July 11, 1792, Jacobin leaders Robespierre, Mala and Denton led the anti-monarchy movement. On August 10, they captured the King's residence, Duilery Palace, and detained the King and Queen. This action overthrew the constitutional rule.
[Link text]（https://www.jacobinmag.com/2015/07/french-revolution-bastille-day-guide-jacobins-terror-bonaparte/） -
Execute Louis XVI
On January 21, 1793, the National Council was tried and executed Louis XVI for treason. After Gillente came to power, the main force was used against Jacobinism and peace. People were dissatisfied with their policies and demanded to crack down on speculators and limit prices. The Gillentes issued decrees to suppress the movement. This has undoubtedly aroused the public's anger.
[Link text]（https://www.jacobinmag.com/2015/07/french-revolution-bastille-day-guide-jacobins） -
Overthrow the Gillent
In February 1793, Prussia, Austria, Spain, the Netherlands, Sardinia, Hanover and the United Kingdom formed an anti-French alliance to intervene in France. However, the Gironde faction was unable to resist foreign forces, so the Parisian people launched a third uprising on 31 May, overthrowing the Gironde faction and establishing Jacobin's dictatorship.
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The autocratic rule of Jacobinism
After the Jacobinic dictatorship, the armed rebellion instigated by the overthrown Gillent faction in many areas was quelled.
On June 3, 1793, three land decrees were promulgated, which enabled a large number of farmers to obtain land. On June 24, the 1793 Constitution was promulgated, which was the first Republican democratic constitution in France.
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Rule of the Hot Moon Party
In July, the anti-Robespierre dictatorship in the National Council formed the Hot Moon Party. On July 27, 1794, the Hot Moon coup overthrew Robespierre and beheaded him. Then began the rule of the Hot Moon Party, and the climax of the French Revolution ended.
[Link text]（https://www.marxist.com/great-french-revolution.htm）
