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Louis XVI called the Estates-General to a meeting to approve a tax plan
300 repsentatives were at this meeting, held at Versialles. -
People of Paris attacked Bastille
This was a symbol of polticial oppression. -
The Third Estate bceomes the National Assembly
Because of this Louis XVI orders them to be locked out the meeting room. -
The National Assembly ends feudalism
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National Assembly declares the Declaration of te Rights of Man
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Paris women invaded Versailles
These women demanded the royal family to move to Paris. -
Civil Constitution of the Clergy was passed
Its purpose was to raise money and end the special privleges of the clergy. It also created new church structures. -
Louis XVI and his family try to flee Paris and are arrested.
Louis was placed under house arrest after being stopped at Vatennes trying to flee. -
Declaration of Pillnitz
A declaration from Austria that they would delcare war on France if Louis was ever harmed -
Legislative Assembly declares war on Autria and Prussia
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Constitution of 1791 was adopted
This created a constutional monarchy. -
National Convention held their first meeting
Showed them to be more radical. -
Louis XVI was beheaded
He was charged with treason. -
Beginning of the Regin of Terror
Robespierre, an extreme radical, believed people must be forced to be free. -
End of the Regin of Terror
Robespierre was arrested and was beheaded, Over 20,000 people were sentenced to death. -
Constitution of 1795
Established the Directors. It was made up of an excutive and legislative branch. They were in power for four years. They were led by Napolean, and end radical forms. -
End of The French Revolution
End of the Directors