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Louis calls the Estates-General
King Louis XVI summons the Estates-General to discuss solutions to financial troubles occuring France's government. This meeting was called about 150 years after the first meeting. -
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French Revolution
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Tennis Court Oath
A very prominent event in France's Revolution. In this event, members of the National Assembly gathered in a nearby Tennis Court after being locked out their meeting place. They made an oath that they would continue to meet eachother until a new and fair constitution was established in France. -
Storming of Bastille
An angry mob attacks a nearby prison to show defiance to France's Dictitorial ways and to gain arms. The event is still celebrated today because it was a very pivitol moment in France's Revolution. -
Declaration of Rights of Man
A book/document written by France's National Assembley that gave the male citizens of France certain freedoms and rights. It is a very prominent document in the history France's Revolution. -
March to Versaillas
Women in France started to protest and riot over the rising tax and scarcity of bread. Many revolutionaries seeking political reform also participated in this event. -
Louis's Trial
After being caught trying to flee to Austria with his family, Louis was put on trial before the National Convention. There was much debate between the Radical party and the Moderates Party on whether on not Louis should be executed. Finally, the decision was made and he was executed. -
The Terror
The Terror was a time period of much violence between Robspierre and France's citizens. Many citizens were falsely acused of being supporters of the Old Regime and killed. This event ended on July 28th 1794, when Robspierre was murdered. -
Robespierre Killed
The death of Robespierre ended the Terror in France. First, he was declared an outlaw by the National Convention because of his horrific ways with France's people. He then tried to commit suicide but failed. After that he was taken to the Guillotine and his head was chopped off.
