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Storming of the Bastille
A lot of angry people gathered outside of a prison/castle. At first things weren't going well for the invaders but they eventually got a cannon and looted the castle. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man & Citizen is published
The declaration of the rights of man and citizen was written by the national constituent assembly during the French revolution and is considered the biggest step towards the new constitution of France. The document outlined the individual and collective rights at the time. -
Women’s March on Versailles
Women were irritated at the rise of bread prices and the shortage of bread so they marched through paris to the city hall and took weapons and food. They were then helped to march to Versailles. Once they got to Versailles they told the king that they wanted him to support them but it was the queen who told them that he would do what they wanted but they didn't trust the queen -
France Declares War on Austria
Austria was getting worried about the revolution in France so they tried to stop it but the French declared war on them first -
Execution of King Louis
King Louis was executed when trying to escape -
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The Reign of Terror
The timespan after the death of Louis the XVI. A lot of deaths happened during this time. -
Execution of Marie Antoinette
Execution of the Kong’s wife -
Execution of Robespierre
Executed for causing the reign of terror and keeping it going for too long -
Napoleon’s Coup d'etat
Napoleon brought together a group of people to rebel the French government -
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Meeting of the Estates General
