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Estates-General
Louis XVI convenes the Estates-General to solve France's financial crisis. -
Storming the Bastille
A mob of Parisian citizens storms Bastille prison and confiscates weapons. -
France Declares War on Austria
The French declare war on Austria who had pressured them to keep Louis XVI in power. -
Louis XVI is Executed
The Republic of France is founded 4 months and Louis XVI is executed in a display of contempt for the monarchy. -
Reign of Terror Begins
Jacobin leader Maximilien Robespierre institutes his infamous campaign against internal opposition. -
Maximilien Robespierre is Overthrown
Robespierre's proposals are rejected and he is treated to the same fate that he sentenced thousands of others to; death by beheading. -
Napoleon Overthrows the Directory
Napoleon organizes an internal military coup and installs himself as First Consul of France.
