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The Tennis Court Oath
The National Assembly broke into an indoor tennis court and pledged to write a new constitution. They didn't stop until King Louis XVI gave in to their demands for equality and fairness. -
Storming of the Bastille
An angry mob stormed the French prison to get gunpowder for their weapons in order to defend their city. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
The National Assembly drafted a human civil rights document. They declared Freedom of Speech, religious toleration, and liberty of the press. -
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Reign of Terror full on Begins
After King Louis was reduced to a mere figurehead, a group of radicals took over and called themselves the “Committee of Public Safety", Maximilien Robespierre led this group. He wanted to stamp out any opposition to the revolution Called for a rule of "Terror." Laws were passed that said anyone suspected of treason could be arrested and executed by guillotine. -
King Louis XVI executed
King Louis XVI died at guillotine. -
Queen Marie Antoinette executed
Queen Marie Antoinette was found guilty of crimes and was guillotined. -
Maximillian Robespierre executed
Maximillian Robespierre was arrested and later guillotined along with some of his followers.