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Palace of Versailles Built
A formal royal residence located in Versailles. Built for a very rich family and one of the richest families. For the Louis XIV family. -
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French Revoulotion
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King Louis moved the capital of France from Paris to Versailles
It was a hunting lodge. But Louis had different plans and loved this city so much. He made it the capital it was also where he lived -
Louis XIV married Marie Antoinette
He loved this woman. Also, her father was a part of the Austrian government. So they hoped it would -
Tennis Court Oath
The National assembly made this oath. It was for gathering nobles, clergy, and common people. -
Bastille is stormed
It was stormed by rebel Parisians because the people wanted ammunition and guns. It was not to free prisoners. Which everyone thought it was. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the citizen was written
The French assembly issued this as a human civil rights document. This defined individual and collective rights during the French Revolution. -
Women's march on Versailles
One of the first times Women spoke up. Also was one of the first events during the french revolotion. Women fought for rights. -
King Louis XIV was executed
The Tuileries palace discovered his foreign powers. He was brought to trial for treason and executed by the guillotine. -
Reign of terror
Was a period of state-situated violence and mass executions. France's government ordered the arrest of millions of citizens.