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The National Assembly
The 3rd Estate, being tired of getting outvoted by the 1st and 2nd Estate's, broke away from the Estates General and formed their own government. -
The Storming of the Bastille
The king sent an army which the people took as some kind of attack on the newly formed government which led to the storming of the Bastille, which was successful because the king didn't have the power to stop it -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
Brought to light Enlightenment ideals and outlined basic freedoms held by all. -
The Legislative Assembly
After the National Assembly became a Constitutional Monarchy, became known as the Legislative Assembly. -
The Sans-Culottes
The Sans-Culottes, which were mainly working of the middle class, wore long pants and became radicals after France became a Constitutional Monarchy. -
War with Austria
France declared war on Austria due to the Declaration of Pillnitz Between Austria and Prussia -
The National Convetion
France officially became a Republic -
Committee of Public Safety
Created to cease an internal rebellion. Given dictoral power and ruled France from nearly 1 year. -
Radicals Takeover
Paris mobs stormed Tuileries. King Louis and his family seeked help from the Legislative Assembly which led to their imprisonment. -
The Directory
Failed due to being corrupt and weak. Was formed after 9Thermidorean overthrew Robespierre.
