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The storming of Bastille
The revolution was launched when the French people attacked and stormed the pirson of Bastille. This lead to fighting for five years. -
The abolition of feudalism
The French monarchy comes to a close and the people are considered free. The monarchy was torn down in its politcal sense and France was no longer considered a feudal government. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen is created for the people of France. This later creates the French constitution. -
March on Versailles
The French people march on Versailles and capture the royal family. They were then held in the city of Versailles. -
Escape of the royal family
The royal family of France attempts to escape from captivity. This fails and they are put back in to custody. -
Mobs storm the Tuileries
Mobs storms the Tuileries and hold the royals captive. The royals are held in the Temple. -
Monarchy abolition
The monarchy is formally retired. The people of France form the First Rebuplic. -
The Terror begins
"The Terror"is created and unleashed upon France. This spans from1792 to 1794. -
Louis XVI is killed
Louis XVI is found guilty of treason against France. He is beheaded by use of the guillotine. -
End of the Revolution
The Terror ends with the beheadment of Robespierre. This also marks the end of the French
