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Estates
New tax policy in which society was divided into three estates. On the third estate, who filled 97% of the population were the common people who paid 50% of tax. On the second estate, who almost didn't pay taxes were the nobles. And finally on the first estate was the clergy who didn't pay taxes at all. -
Assembly
Members of the third estate make an assembly in which they reject leaving until changes and a new constitution is made. This assembly was formed due to recent incomodity and very high taxes. -
Storming of Bastille
The storming of bastille was a protesting act against the government. Here, the Bastille which was a prison was stormed by revolutionars who where armed. They killed all the guards and the prisoners were freed. -
National Assemby Abolishes Feudalism
Taxes and privileges abolished by the National Assembly in the night of Auguast 4. -
Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen.
Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen law was passed by the French assembly. Very important document in rights history for men.
