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versalles
Opening of the État-général at Versailles. -
national assembly tennis court
Representatives of the tiers état form a National Assembly swearing not to leave until a new constitution is established. -
start of FR
Armed citizens storm and capture the Bastille. -
feudalisom
National Assembly decrees abolition of feudalism. -
rights of citizen
National Assembly decrees Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen -
rights of citizen
National Assembly decrees Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen -
women delegation
Women lead delegation to King in Versaille demanding bread. After scuffles, they are fobbed off by the King. -
jews
Removal of civil disabilities against Jews. -
religious orders and vows
Suppression of religious orders and vows. -
nobility and titles
Abolition of nobility and titles. -
civil constitution, church, and Louis XVI
Civil Constitution, subordinating the Church to the civil government, inaugurated by Louis XVI. -
Louis XVI back to paris
Louis XVI attempts to flee to Varennes but is recognised and forcibly returned to Paris. -
accepting constitution
King formally accepts Constitution. -
war to austria
France declares war on Austria, but French army flees at sight of the enemy. -
legislative assembly commences
The Convention elected by the Legislative Assembly commences, abolishes monarchy; day one of the Republican Calendar.
