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King Louis' money
By the time 1787 came, Louis 14th was losing money and wanted to tax the rich. -
Estates-General
The clergy and nobility (the rich) were infuriated and responded to the King by telling him that only the estates-general could vote for new taxes, and people couldn't be put in prison without court. -
National Assembly
The estates general had a debate in May 1789, as members of the the third estate could, anytime, be outvoted by those socially above. As a response, the third estate created the National Assembly. -
Tennis Court Oath
Being stubborn and childlike, King Louis she them out of his palace (literally) - so the National Assembly found an indoor tennis court to hold the pledge. -
Storming of the Bastille
Not being able to afford anything and tax prices increased, the poor struck back. They, along with richer allies, stormed the castle of King Louis - so he would understand their pain. -
Tax Exemption + Declaration of Rights of Man and The Citizen
All of France's Nobility and Clergy realise how bad of a state their country is in - and stop treating poverty like a joke. As of a result, they gave up their privileges and Tax Exemption. Then, they invoke their votes and introduce The Declaration Of Rights of Man and The Citizen - the basis of all human rights. -
Execution of King Louis
Finally, France decide to execute King Louis 14th - as punishment for his crimes. -
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette, King Louis' wife, was executed. -
Robespierre
1792 - 1794: The sans-culottes become the majority of the government - led by Maximilien Robespierre. Robespierre executed anyone whose backgrounds were from the first or second estate, or disagreed with his political views. -
Napoleon
Robespierre is executed and France is now led by Napoleon Bonaparte.