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call of the estates general
King Louis XVI calls the Estates General together for the first time in a long time. including the clergy, the noblemen, and the rest of France together. -
tennis court oath
After being taken out of the Estates General, the Third Estate forms the National Assembly. They then swear to the Tennis Court saying that they will not leave -
storming of the Bastille
many people were upset that the king wants listening to the so they decided to storm the Bastille. By doing this, not only does it serve to make a statement against the king but the mob also stole weapons and gunpowder that were kept in the prison. -
Declaration of the rights of man
The Declaration of the Rights of Man is simalier to the declaration of independence and states that all men are equal under law. Women and children were not included in this document. -
March on Versailles
women from the market lead a march on versailles because of the scarcity and his price of bread -
Civil constitution of clergy
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is a published document allowing the French government control of the Church. Due to them needing money, the government starts to sell church land -
Royal family attempts to flee
King Louis XVI and his family attempt to run from France but are caught at Verannes. They are sent back to Paris where the King is forced to go on trial. -
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reign of terror
Thousands of people are sentenced to death by execution that is caused by conflict between two political parties the Jacobins, and the Girondins. The leader of the Jacobins, Maximilien arises as a new leader of the Revolution. -
Execution of the king
After being put on trial the king is sentenced to death. He was executed by the guillotine -
Execution of Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre, leader of the Jacobins, is executed and the power of the Jacobins fall with him. The Girondins gain more power as a result