Events that led to the fall of the Bastile

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  • King Louis married Marie Antoinette

    King Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette to strengthen the alliance with Austria. The people of France did not like her.

  • King Louis XVI is announced king

    After the death of Louis XV dies Louis XVI is made king, he was only 20 years old and not ready for such a role.

  • American revolution

    The American colonies declare independence from Britain.

  • King louie gives money to American colonies

    King louie gives money to American colonies, almost making france go into bankruptcy.

  • Louis dismisses Necker

    King Louie fires Jacques Necker, a popular finance minister.

  • King Louie calls the meeting of the estates general

    King louie calls a meeting with the estates general to talk about raising taxes once again.

  • Tennis court oath

    The Tennis Court Oath was a pledge taken by Third Estate to come meet here every day until they had a constitution made.

  • Fall of the bastille