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The First meeting of the National Convention is held.
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A meeting of the Estates-General is called by Louis XVI in Versailles to discuss and approve a new tax plan.
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Three Poitevin cures decide to join the Third Estate, leaving the Chambers of the Clergy. Accepting the
proposition of the delegate Abbe Sieyes, the Third Estate proclaims itself "The National Assembly." A few liberal
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The storming and fall of the Bastille
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The end of feudalism and serfdom in France is announced by the National Assembly.
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Louis XVI and his family are arrested while trying to flee from France.
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The Constitution of 1791 is adopted.
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France declares war on Austria
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Louis XVI is sentenced to the guillotine.
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The National Convention arrests Robespierre the next day Robespierre is beheaded.
