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France turned into a constitutional monarchy.
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A vicious crowd marched to the fortress and demanded the bridges to be lowered. When the bridges were finally lowered, Launay and his soldiers were captured by the crowds and dragged through the filthy streets of Paris, showing off their captives, and crudely cutting off many heads.
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Escalating violence led to a Reign of Terror.
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Suspicious of the king, the people of Paris invaded and slaughtered the king's guards. The royal family fled to the Legislative Assembly.
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A period of reaction against extremism
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Moderates produced the 3rd constitution since 1789, setting up a 5-man Directory and a 2-house legislature elected by land-owning male citizens. It was weak, but dictatorial.
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Many changes were brought by the revolution.
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In 1802 Napoleon exploited his military popularity by having himself elected Consul for Life through a constitutional ammendment.
