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A far fought between France and the Indians. Often called the 'French and Indian War'.
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Louis the 16th is crowned King of France. He is corinated at Reims.
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France declares war on Great Britian. They declare was to help America.
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French economy is very unstable and in great debt. But when Necker releases this document, it leads French people to believe the economy is stable.
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The Ségur Ordinance is put into affect. This oprevents anyone who is not a noble from entering the armed forces. They must prove they have at least four generations of nobility.
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Famine and malnutrition are becoming more widespread. This is an effect of the Laki Eruption, colder climatesdue to The Little Iceage, and France's failure to adopt the potatoe as a stable crop.
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The Treaty of Paris is signed and ends the war. America's victory cause France to take action and start rebelling also.
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Marie Antoinette was involved with a crime involving the defraud of a diamond necklace. This worsened her rep, which was already bad.
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Calonne tells Louis that the royals are incapable of paying taxes.
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The first Assembly of the Noteables takes place. This assembly is a group of noteables invited by the king to discuss important matters.
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King Louis fires Calonne and Miromesnil. He does this to try to keep people in line and stop Enlightenment ideas from reaching the people.
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Calonne publishes his ideas, and the noteables refuse to cooperate. This causes an uproar umong the people.
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Louis replaces Miromesnil with Lamoignon. Lamoignon is the new keeper of the seals.
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Members of the third estate declared themselevs the 'National Assembly'.
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The National Assembly wrote this documet. It's their views on how the government should be, based on the American government and Enlightenment ideas.
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King Louis 16th agrees to ratify the August Decrees. Meeanwhile, his castle is stormed, and he is moved to Paris.
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King Louis the 16th was assasinated. It took place at the Place de la Révolution.
