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Government sinks deeply into debt
Once everything was failing and prices were increasing, the government went into debt. This was unfortunate because it affected all the people of France. Bankers also refused to lend the government money. -
Crop Failure
France experienced poor weater during this time. When they would harvest, it would not go as planned. This caused people to not be able to sell their crops and make enough money. -
Price of Bread Doubled
In 1789 the price of bread increased to be double the amount that it originally was. This hurt the economy especially the farmers because when their crops failed and they could not sell them, they could not afford bread. This also hurt those who sold bread becuase they were not selling as much as they were before. -
Bastille Day
Bastille Day is a national French Holiday. This holiday in France is just like America's Fourth of July celebration. This day was a great symbolic act for the French citizens -
Noblemen made Grand Speeches
These speeches declared the mens love of liberty and equality. They wanted to make everyone feel like they could take a stand. However, these speeches created more fear for the people. -
French Women Riot Over Rising Price of Bread
The women became very angry with the fact that the price of bread continued to rise so they rioted. They thought as though it was not fair that when they were struggling with money that the prices were still rising. They demanded that the National Assembly provided bread for them. -
Royal Family tries to escape
As the royal family reached the border, they were caught and brought back under Paris guards. They were attempting to escape to the Austrian Netherlands. This increased the influence of his radical enemies. -
National Assembly Completes New Constitution
Louis reluctantly approved this new constitution. This created a limited constitutional monarchy. It removed much of the King's authority. -
Legislative Assembly Declared War
Austria and Prussia urged the French to give Louis his position as king back. Radicals wanted to spread thier revolutionary ideas. The French disagreed with these countries so they declared war. -
France at War
As Prussian forces were defeating France, the French people were getting angry. Men and women invaded the palace where the royal family was staying. French troops were sent to reninforce the French army on the field.
