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Third estate declares itself a National Assembly
The role of the National Assembly was that they allowed people to have a voice and vote with their own opinion. Therefore, the king couldn't do anything without consulting it with the Assembly. This gave equal rights to all citizens. -
Storming of the Bastille
A state prison located in Paris, known as the Bastille, was attacked by a mob. After the attack, the prison became a symbol of the monarchy's dictatorial rule. The event became one of the most important moments in the Revolution. -
Nobles surrender their privileges
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King Louis XVI was caught trying to escape from the French Revolution
King Louis XVI escaped from Paris because he lost his faith and desire in the revolution and constitution. -
First written constitution in France
The French constitution was the first written constitution in France. It was created after the absolute monarchy of the Ancien Regime collapsed. -
France declares war to Austria and Prussia
Revolutionaries wanted war because they thought war would unify the country. They were influenced by the ideas of the Revolution to all of Europe. Therefore, France declared war to Austria. -
Abolition of the Monarchy
During the French Revolution, the proclamation of the monarchy was made by the National Convention of France saying that it had put to an end the French monarchy. -
Execution of Louis XVI
After King Louis was convicted and sentenced to death by the French National Convention, King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in the Place de la Revolution in Paris. -
Napoleon seizes power
Napoleon rose through the highest rank of the military during the French Revolution. After rising in the political power of France he crowned himself emperor in 1804. After his coronation, France changed a lot.
