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King Louis the16
Louis XVI was born, in the Palace of Versailles. as he grew he became immature and lacked self-confidence. He was the king of France. -
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette was born, she was the last queen of France. She married King louis the 16th in which their personalities were very different. She was outgoing and bold and the king was shy. -
France debt
In the 1770s and 1780s the French government owe alot of money. France participated in the American Revolution soy they need it to pay their debt. -
Noble man
Noble man were a privileged social class in France during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period. They made grand speeches declaring their love of liberty and equality. -
New tax
Estates general first meeting is called by Louis XVI in Versailles to approve a new tax plan. -
end absolute monarchy
voted to establish a general assembly and the end of absolute monarchy and the beginning of a representative government. -
Pledge
The swearing of the Tennis Court Oath happened. It was a dramatic act of defiance by representatives of the non privileged classes of the French nation. -
delegates
They made significant changes in France, government and society. -
guillotine introduction
The guillotine was originally developed as a more humane method of execution. This year was the first time it was used. -
storming of bastil
It was a state prison on the east side of Paris. This event was the start of the French Revolution and the eventual fall of the French monarchy.
