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All three estates (300 representatives per estate) met at Versailles because of financial crisis to approve new taxes.
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National Assembly took oath not to dismiss until a new constitution is written for France.
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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.
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The Revolution had begun with this, which was designed to protect the rights of the individual and make things fair.
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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.
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King Louis XVI was tried for crimes against the nation and the populas. He was found guilty and condemned to death.
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King Louis XVI was executed on this day for his crimes against the nation and the populas after he was found guilty by trial.
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Marat is assasinated by Charlotte Corday. Reforms sought to reform almost everything in society like prices, wages, rationing, calendar, and abolish slavery
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Enemies of Robespierre unite at this convention and he is arrested and guillotined