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Estates-General
All three estates (300 representatives per estate) met at Versailles because of financial crisis to approve new taxes. -
Tennis Court Oath
National Assembly took oath not to dismiss until a new constitution is written for France. -
Bastille Day
When the people stormed a state prison in the name of libery and to show their opposition to the government. Known as French Independence day and was a symbol of political oppression. -
Declaration of Rights of Man
The Revolution had begun with this, which was designed to protect the rights of the individual and make things fair. -
Civil Constitution of the Clergy
The purpose of his was to end special privilleges of the clergy and raise money. It creates a new church structure with government paid salaries, all church land seized, and abolished monasteries. -
Trial of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was tried for crimes against the nation and the populas. He was found guilty and condemned to death. -
The Death of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was executed on this day for his crimes against the nation and the populas after he was found guilty by trial. -
Reign of Terror
Marat is assasinated by Charlotte Corday. Reforms sought to reform almost everything in society like prices, wages, rationing, calendar, and abolish slavery -
9th of Thermidor
Enemies of Robespierre unite at this convention and he is arrested and guillotined