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King Louis XVI calls the Estates General
France was having financial troubles so King Louis XVI called the estates general. The third estate wanted the vote to be based on head count because the majority was being outvoted. The first and second estates didn't like that idea so and the vote didn't change. -
The Tennis Court Oath
The third estate met at a tennis court because they were locked out of their regular meeting place. The made an oath to not leave the tennis court until a new constitution was made. Some first and second estaters joined them. -
Storming the Bastille
A french mob gathered around the Bastille. They wanted weapons and prisoners. The got in and got the stuff. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
States that all men are equal. There are no more estates. Women and children are not included -
March on Versailles
The women in Paris marched around with pitchforks. They demanded bread. The price was too high. -
Royal Family attempts to flee
King Louis the XVI and Marie Antoinette tried to escape. They were going to Austria. They were stopped while still in France. -
Overthrow of the Monarchy
The French Citizens didn't like Louis XVI. They found him guilty of treason. The revolutionaries wanted him dead. -
Execution of the King
King Louis XVI was found guilty of treason. He was killed by guillotine. Marie Antoinette was forced to watch. -
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Reign of Terror
Thousands of people are given the death sentence. They are killed by the guillotine. The first death was Marie Antoinette. -
Execution of Robespierre
Robespierre was the main political figure during the French Revolution. He was mainly responsible for the death of Louis XVI. The citizens didn't like him anymore so they ordered his death. He was put to death via guillotine.
