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The War of Austrian Succession caused the monarchy to fall heavily into debt.www.fsmitha.com/h3/h33-fr.html
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The Segur Ordinance prevents those without a patrilineal century of nobility from entering the army officer corps.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolution
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The French Revolution began in 1789 with the convocation of the Estates-General in May
The French Revolution began in 1789 with the convocation of the Estates-General in May -
Reign of Terror http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_French_Revolution
Reign of Terror -
King Louis XVI was executed chnm.gmu.edu/revolution
King Louis XVI was executed