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The second estate forced Louis to call a meeting of the Estates General- an assembly of representatives of all three estates- to approve this new tax.
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The Third Estate voted to establish the National Assembly, in effect proclaiming the end of absolute monarchy in the beginning of representatives government.
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On the night of August 4th, nobleman made grand speechs, declaring their love of liberty and equality.
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The Royal family tried to escape from France to the Austrian Netherlands. They were apprehended and returned to Paris under guard.
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Austria and Prussia urged the French to restore Louis to his position as a monarch. The Legislative Assembly responded by declaring war.
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Louis was convicted for treason and then walked with calm dignity up the steps of a scafold to be beheaded by the guillotine.
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Robespierre became leader of the Commitee of Public Safety. He governed France as a dictator.
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Members of the National Convention turned on Robespierre. On the 28th he was sent to the guillotine.
