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the King was in trouble. The nobility ws not happy with his attempt to tax their Estate. Nobility wanted to past the cost once againon the Third Estate
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King Louis XVI calls body into session to approve a new tax onthe 3rd estate. They had not met in 175 years
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They did not agree with the king's proposition as it would further deprove them
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The Third Estate, by stating that they would not leave the court until they had writen a constitution for France; they showed greater authority than the King
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People were ready to defend themselves as they did not let themselves be oppressed or intimidated by the King
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The lower Estates geared the King's wrath and through his power would end the Revolution. People were scared and believed any rumour
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The Estates were becoming more and more equal as a lot of The Upper Estates privileges were eliminated.
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It was the fusion behind all enlightment ideas that were created into a law were all those would be applied
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The mob used all opportunities they had to bring down regime
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The Royal's family diminishing in power and also because of their past unpleasant behavior made them come to realise that there were growing potential threat to their life
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New Constitution was fairer to Lower Estates than previouses. King barely had power
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Citizens gained broad Voting Rights. Monarchy still existed
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Foreign Powers wanted the Monarchy to remain
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No food, no supplies and War was on verge; mob had to apprehend extreme measures
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Revolutionary Gov't votes to abolish the monarchy and establish The First Republic. Royal family imprisoned
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France turns the tide of War and takes the offensive against the invaders
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He was killed without any trial
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Due to all madness that was occuring in France at that time, this was created impose some order
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Anyone that people had doubt that were against the government were to be killed by the guillotine.
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People had enough of living in constant fear. Everyone knew that this wouldn't end well. Ironically Robespierre was captured and beheaded the same way he had killed thousands
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The first elections for the French Directorate clearly reflect the sentiments of the country, returning a narrow majority of moderates, constitutionalists, and those on the right
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During the time that Napoleon took over, France was in turmoil. Poverty and corruption were widespread.
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He turnout to be a brutal and fearsome emperor
