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STRIKE
Representatives of tiers estat from the National Assembly swearing not to leave until a new Constitution is established. -
Rejection
The King rejects Resolutions of the tiers estat -
CITIZENS FIGHT BACK
50,000 citizens arm themselves with pikes and form a National Guard. -
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The French Revolution
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DECLARATION OF RIGHTS
The Declaration of Rights of man was issued by the Nationa Assembly. -
WOMEN TAKE ACTION
Women lead delegation to the King in Versaille demanding bread. After scuffles, they are fobbed off by the King. -
ESSEMBLY
First encounter-revolutionary assembly at Jales. -
ABOLITION
Abolition of Royal guilds and monopolies. -
AFRICAN AMERICANS
Black citizens of French colonies are granted equal rights. -
BUSTED!
Louis XVI and his family were arrested while trying to flee from France but were arrested. -
ACCEPTION
King formally accepts constitution. -
ATTACK
Duke of Brunswick publishes call for allied attack of France. -
TRIAL
Trial of King Begins. -
EXECUTION
Louis XVI is executed. -
WORSHIP
Churches reopen for Christian worship. -
NAPOLEON
Napoleon assumes caommand of French army in Italy. -
ELECTION
Elections in 1798 and 1799 produce a more radical result. -
NEW DICTATOR
Napoleon Bonaparte named "First Consul" now effective dictator.
