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Many representatives met to vote on several issues all involving money management in France. They met in June of 1789. This meeting started many of the issues that caused the French Revolution.
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Rebels in France overthrew an armory in Paris, France known as the Bastille. This event was a major win for the poor rebels. It also put more weapons in the hands of the rebels.
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This was a document that gave a guideline of the basic rights that every man and citizen should be entitled to. This document was adopted into French law as truth. It contained aspects of freedom of religion and speech within the document.
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Bread prices were so high at this point in history that most families couldn't afford even one loaf. The March of Versailles was a riot held by many women demanding bread to feed their families. These courageous women took to the streets with makeshift weapons to bring home bread.
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A colony in Haiti gave blacks equality with the French citizens. This was a huge step forward in the equality of minorities. This mindset would soon spread to other places of the world.
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The Colony Saint Domingue was one of France's richest, but it was abolished by France. This began the beginning of the failure of Haiti's economy. Trade and support both ceased from France.
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Colored people in France were unsatisfied with their current situation. They wanted to be equal with their French brethren. The Gens De Coulour desired the same rights.
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The people of France hated King Louis XIV for not doing anything to fix the poverty in his country. He lived extremely lavishly while his people starved. He was beheaded for treason on January 21, 1793.
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This is a time in French history where executions were common place. People were being killing by the hundreds making use of the guillotine. 40,000 people were killed during this time period.
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This is a time in French history where executions were common place. People were being killing by the hundreds making use of the guillotine. 40,000 people were killed during this time period.
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France lost 50,000 men in battle. They admitted defeat and evacuated their forces. This is one of the final defeats France suffered before the end of the Revolution period.
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Napoleon was a French man that rose to hold the title of Emperor. He led during the war and led France after the revolution. He went on to further France as a nation by engaging in many wars.