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Old Regime Active
The French people were divided into 3 groups or the 3 estates -
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French Revolution
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Government Debt
The government fell into increasing debt -
Economic troubles for France
The economy was in decline causing panic in merchants, factory owners, and bankers -
The March on Versailles
Peasant women marched on the Palace of Versailles This was due to the rising bread prices. They demanded the National assembly help provide bread and the King and Queen return to Paris. -
Storming of the Bastille
Armed Citizens stormed a prison and seized the building -
The Death of the Old Regime
Noblemen welcomed liberty out of fear. Proclaiming equality for commoners,noblemen, and the clergy -
The New Government
The National Assembly created a new constitution which created a limited monarchy. This stripped the king of most of his powers and created the Legislative Assembly -
Louis XVI Flees
Fearing for his life the King attempts to flee France. However, he was stopped at the border, which ultimately sealed his fate. -
September Massacres
Angry mobs raided prisons and executed thousands of Royal sympathizers and Priests