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The Protests
Citizens and begin to protest unfair laws and acts created by their monarchy through newspapers. -
Censorship
The monarchy censors the media, editing any papers and arresting any who publicly protest. -
Taxation
The monarchy begins to heavily tax imports and exports, including spices, furs, paper, and some foods. -
Massacre in the Streets
Large group of citizens begin protesting the unfair taxes and censorship. Soldiers are sent in and end up firing on the crowd, killing 4 and injuring 2 more. -
Plots
Wealthier citizens and some advisers to the monarchy form the head of the most popular revolutionary group, Freedom Seekers, and begin plotting. -
Coup d'état
Heads of the Freedom Seekers raise a small army out of citizens and soldiers that are against the monarchy, and assault the main palace, successfully overthrowing the monarch. -
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Debates
Debates begin on whether to create a new government, and what/how it will be/work, or restrict the current government. -
A New Government
Decided to create a democratic republic instead of just restricting current government. -
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Creation
The government layout is decided and a constitution created, delegating powers to different parts of the government. A Bill of Rights is added, protecting certain rights and liberties of the people.