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Meeting of the Estate Generals
The King, Louie XVI required a raise in tax and it resulted as food shortage. Most of the burden was given to the third estate, which were the poorest of all estates. -
Tennis Court Oath
Members of the French Estates General for the Third Estate gathered a meeting in a tennis court, vowing "not to separate, and to reassemble wherever circumstances require, until the constitution of the kingdom is established". This was the beginning of the French Revolution. -
Fall of the Bastille
The angry citizens stormed into the medieval fortress and prison in Paris, also known as 'Bastille'. It was a representation of the king himself and the loyal powers. It was the beginning of the fall in the French Government. People had begun moving their thoughts into action. -
Flight to Varennes
The royal family abandoned their own country and fled to Varennes. However, they were caught and required to retreat. -
Going on War with Austria
The European Monarchies were afraid of the French Revolution, and tension grew between Austria and France. France claimed war against Austria. -
Attack on Tuileries Palace
A crowd about 20,000 people attacked the Tuileries Palace. The King and Queen managed to escape before the crowd reached them. Many royals were executed during this attack and the following months. -
Declaration of republic
France was no longer under the rule of a monarch; a National Convention was open and France was officially declared as a republic country. -
Execution of Louis XVI
The execution of the monarch of France, King Louis XVI, took in place. His execution was decided by a vote, however nobody voting for 'not guilty'. It was the fall of an absolute monarchy. -
Execution of Marie Antoinette
The execution of the dethroned Queen took in place. She was executed as a hated public figure. -
Rise of Napoleon
Napoleon took over the country of France officially.
