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Louis XVI calls the meeting of the Estates-General. This is the first time in 175 years. It was held at in Versailles.
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The Third Estate voted to establish the National Assembly, it would end absolute monarchy. It would start representative government.
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The Third Estate delegates were locked out of the meeting, and broke into an indoor tennis court. Here, they made a new constitution known as the Tennis Court Oath.
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People stormed Bastille after hearing a rumor that Louis was going to use military forces to dismiss the National Assembly. As a result, they stormed the Bastille prison.
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The royal family attempts to flee France to the Austrain Netherlands. They didn't suceed, they were caught by guards on the border.
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The National Assembly finished the new constitution, which basically striped the king of his power. But reluctant Louis approved it.
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The Legislative Assembly was made in response to the new constitution. It had the power to make laws and approve or reject declarations of war.
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France declares war on Austria and Prussia. This was result of Austria and Prussia urged Louis to be an absolute monarch.
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20,000 men and woman invaded the Tuileries, a palace were the royal family stayed. They royal family was captured and improsioned.
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The National Convention took office. It declared France a republic.
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The Convention found Louis guilty, so he was to be beheaded. He was beheaded by the guillotine.
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The Reign of Terror begins. This is the time of Maximilien Robespierre's rule.
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The terror ends with Robespierre being executed and guillotined. This was ordered by the National Convention.
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France creates yet another constitution. It would eventually lead to a new government.
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Napoleon is handed an opportunity to defend the delegates. He succeeded.
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The Directory is the new government in France. It is the third new government plan since 1789.
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Napoleon successfully beat Austrians in a battle. His army was considered unbeatable.
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England, Russia, and Italy sign a pact against France. This may have been because of Napoleon's actions.
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Napoleon and his army achieve success in Egypt. This could lead to him becoming a leader.
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Napoleon takes over the Directory, seizing political power. This is said to be the end of the Revolution.