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Estates General
It was a meeting to approve of all taxes between all 3 estates in France. -
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The French Revolution
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Bastille Day
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Decloration of Rights of Man
This was a Decloration passed by the National Constitutional Assembly based on how the concept of a Sovereign Nation came into play. -
Civil Constitution of the Clergy
Its main purpose was to raise money for France, and end special privileges of the clergy. It created a new church structure and abolished monasteries. -
Tennis Court Oath
This was an event that David Jaques Louis depicted in the unfinished press "The Tennis Court Oath". It depicted life in the Revolution and how it was lived. -
The Trial and Death of Louis XVI
Louis was charged for treason in the kingdom because they found letters in the Tulleries. This led to the beheading of was once a powerful king. -
The Reign of Terror
This was when reforms were started in the kingdom. The overall motive for this was to tear down the current society and start a new system. -
9th of Thermidor
On this day enemies of Robenspierre united in the convention to decide Robespierres fait. This day, he was guittined.