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The Declaration of the Rights of Man & Citizen
A paper made by The National Constituent Assembly that gave equal rights to men. This caused many headaches for the king and gave a big part in the revoltuion. -
Meeting of the Estates General
The representatives from all the states meet in a meeting room to discuss the government and how the country will pay of its debt. The thrid estate begins to revolt. -
Storming of The Bastille
The France lower class storms a prison and eventually destroy it. The prison is taken over by the lower class. -
Women’s March on Versailles
Women march onto the queen and kings house in demand of grain. Most of the women are peasants or have little money and are hungry. -
France Declares War on Austria
France declares war on Austria by Napoleon's side. They are long enemies of France and one of Napoleons enemies as well. -
The Execution of King Louis
King Louis is killed by guillotine for treason against the Revolution. His wife is also killed and the contry becomes a democracy. -
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Reign of Terror
A period of violence between the Jacobins and the upper class. Many nobles and even the king were executed for criticizing the Rebuplic. -
Execution of Marie Antoinette
The Queen was executed by guillotine like her husband was. She was thought to have hoarded grain and neglected the government she lived in. -
Execution of Robespierre
The lower class turned on their leader and killed him. He was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety. -
Napoleon’s Coup d'etat
Napolena becasme the most powerful man in France and became the dictator of the nation.
