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The French revolution begins
In the 1700 hundreds, the French were considered the most advanced country in Europe. It had a large population and a prosperous trade. However there was unrest in France. Caused by bad harvests, high prices, and high taxes. -
France is considered the most advanced country in the world
France had a large population and a prosperous foreign trade. -
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Life of King LouisXVI
Frances government went ino debt because the excessive spending of King LouisXVI. He allowed maters to get out of hand and didnt have much patiens for the ideas of governing. -
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The life of Queen Marie Antoinette
Also helped in getting France into debt by spending extra money on useless things like jewels and gambling. She al;so interfered in the govenment and gave bad advice to king Louis. -
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frances government falls deeply into debt
Frances government falls deeply into debt because of the excessive spending of King LouisXVI. -
National Assembly is established
created to pass laws and reforms for the people. -
Maximillion Robespierre became govenor of France
Robespierre governed France virtually as a dictator. -
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Robespierre's reign of terror
Robespierre ruled virtualy as a dictaor. His time as leader became known as the Reign of Terror.