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Louis XVI becomes the king of France.
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Revolutionary War begins in America. Fracen declares war on Great Britain in support of America in 1778.
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After Lomiene de Brienne asked Parlement to regester the tax on property on the three estates and they refused. Louis XVI gave in after a year of arguing and valled the Estates General to meet in May of 1789.
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There was a disagreement between the estates over how voting in the Estates General should work. The third estate wanted a vote by head while the first and second wanted a vote by estate.
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After the third estate decides to meet in an indoor tennis court and not to disband until a new constitution was written.
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A mob raided a fotress and got guns then turned to the Bastille and attacked it and released 7 prisoners that were inside.
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Peasants started attacking places all over France. They distroyed papers binding them tto the fevdal system.
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This asserted the political and social equality of all men and the natural right to liberty, property, and security.
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A mob of women storm the kings castle in Versailles and demand Louis XVI leave and return to Paris.
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Louis XVI tries to flee France but he is captured by revolutionaries and tried for treaason.
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Constitution is finalized by the king.
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Louis XVI is executed by Jacobins.
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While in power he kills many starting the Reign of terror.
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Durring this period 20,000 to 40,000 people were sentenced to death.
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After being arrested he was exicuted.
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Napoleon overthrows the government and takes control.
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Napolean Boneaparte was consecrated as Emperor.