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The Palace at Versaille is built
The palace of versaille was built about 10 miles away from Paris. It was built to show the wealth and power of the monarchs and to be. It was built by Louis Xiv to keep his threats close. That way they would not rise against him. It was then used as a center of wealth and given to his 3rd son. -
King louis marries Marie Antionette
King Louis married Marie Antionette at the Augustine church of Vienna. They were 14 and 13 when married. Marie was from Austria, and was married to Louis to keep the peace between France and Austria. They did not connsumate their marriage until 7 years later. -
Estates General is called after over 175 years
King louis and Marie antionette spent more money than they had and started taxing the common folk. The nobles did not have to pay so there was no money to take. Louis was the first king in 175 years to go into an immense amount of debt. So he called the Estates General. -
tennis court oath
the tennis court oath was held on the tennis court because King Louis had the court room barred so that the people could not get in the room and debate. So the followers and protesters instead used the tennis court to make the new laws. -
Bastille is Stormed
The bastille was an image of terror and torture. It was a symbol of monarchy power. It housed the supply of gun powder and the common people had, had enough of the neglect from their king so they revolted and sieged it. -
Decleration of the Rights of Man
It was important because it gave the lower class people more rights and took some power away from the king. They now had some say in the government. Also they could do more things without being taxed or punished -
Guillotine is introduced to France
Weapon for quick deaths. It worked by cutting a rope and a blade falls on the neck, decapitating the person. It was the key choice in killing people including King Louis and Marie Antionette. Also used during the reign of terror. -
Robespierre stands for the people and talks badly of the Monarchy.
Also known as the incorruptable. He was brought up in a orphanage and got good grades. Became a lawyer for the people. Later spoke against the king. Dies by the guiottine. -
Marie Antionette is executed
Marie antionette dies by the guiotine. Her brother, the king of austria demanded that france give her to them. When they didnt and she was decapitated the austrians declared war. This started the french revolution completly -
Robespierre's death
At first he was against killing people but then he became paranoid and started killing more and more for stupid things.
France began to see him as more and more of a threat. They decided to execute him and 21 of his followers. This gradually ended the reign of terror
