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estates meet
estates meets for the first time since 1614. rising action leading to the recolution. -
tennis court oath
They moved into the King's Tennis court and in the course of a meeting swore not to be broken up until they had been recognised as a National Assembly, -
July 14: Storming of the Bastille
They rush into a prison and steal guns and cannons to support the revolution. -
The destruction of the old regime
The National Assembly voted to abolish the rights of landlords, as well as the finacial privileges of nobles and clergy. -
king louis XVI is executed
The king of france is executed by guillotine for his crimes against his country.
