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Great Fear
Rumors of overthrowing the National Assembly left much of the 3rd estate in a panic. This caused frequent riots, especially in Paris. Troops were often sent and failed to contain these riots. -
National Assembly (beginning)
The estates meet in a tennis court demanding a new constitution be issued. During the assembly, vote was based on headcount. On June 20th they took the Tennis Court oath, vowing to keep meeting until a new constitution was written. -
Storming of Bastille
Protesters gather around the fortress of Bastille wanting weapons and prisoners from the fortress. The situation quickly escalates to a riot. The rioters storm the fortress and decapitate the governor in charge of the fortress, and then parade his head around town. -
March on Versailles
Women marched from Paris to the palace of Versailles to get reasonably priced bread, in order to feed their children. They could be heard chanting "bread, bread, bread" throughout the march. Meanwhile, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were having a feast. -
Champ de Mars Massacre
Angry anti-Revolution supporter rally against the National Assembly. They say that King Louis should remain King under a constitution. This ended in a massacre -
Trials of King Louis XVI
King Louis XVI is captured and tried for treason. He was sent to the Temple until his trial. He was tried in front of the National convention. -
The First Republic
After the Trial of the King, the people of France declare themselves a republic. The National convention ruled until Napoleon. This lasted from 1792 to 1804. This is also when they adopted their current flg -
Storming the Tuileries Palace
As a protest to the monarchy, the people storm the home of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Both were captured in the efforts. This was considered the official overthrow of the monarchy. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was convicted of treason, and sentenced to death. He was killed by decapitation. Marie Antoinette was forced to watch. -
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Reign of terror
A series of many executions of people in positions of power. The most notable of these was the beheading of Marie Antoinette. This period lasted a little less than a year.
