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Bourbon Monarchy Ends
The Bourbon Monarchy was the government before the French Revolution started. It was later replaced by the National Assembly. -
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The National Assembly
National Assembly is in session making 1st Constitution. The National Assembly is the delegates of the third estate. -
Storming of the Bastille
The Bastille is a prison that held debtors and some people even said that it held weapons. Another reason why they stormed it because it was a sign of oppression. -
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National Convention
The National Convention created the Committee of pubic safety. The Committee of Public Safety later starts The Reign of Terror. -
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The Reign of Terror
Committee of Public Safety conducts the Reign of Terror. The Reign of Terror was a period in France where Napoleon killed anyone who he thought was a "internal enemy" or in other words anyone who wanted to bring back King Louis XVI. -
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Tenure of Directory Government
The Directory was a new government established by the French. The Directory suffered from widespread corruption. -
Napoleon conducts coup d'etat against Directory- establishes Consulate government
A coup d'etat is a peaceful overthrow of the government. After the coup Napoleon established a new government called the Consulate government.
