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The National assembly was formed after the third estate was continuously taxed by the king. They created their own government and constitution.
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During the Storming of the Bastille riots occurred and a mob stormed the prison looking for weapons. Shortly after this, Louis XV fired Necker.
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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen outlined the basic and inalienable rights every person possesses. It had main enlightenment ideals. After this constitution, a new legislative assembly occurred.
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This convention led to the creation of the Legislative Assembly. After this, a constitutional monarchy was created with the king.
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The national convention introduced the revolutionary calendar. Also, it abolished the monarchy in France and officially became a republic.
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The committee of public safety was created to get rid of internal rebellion. They were given dictatorial power and ruled for nearly a year.
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The Reign of Terror went on for nearly a year. This led to the execution of thousands. It also ended with the death of Robespierre.
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The Jacobins were a major contribution of the Reign of Terror. They executed many. After the death of Robespierre, the Jacobins disbanded.
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The Directory was formed after the Reign of Terror ended. A new constitution was put in place. The Directory promoted middle class interests and caused financial and food shortages. This also led to the rise of Napoleon.
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Napoleon as a military general and commander led France to many victories. This caused him to gain fame and power. He was loved by many if not all.
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After Napoleon gained much fame and love, he crowned himself the emperor of France. Not much longer, Napoleon would lose many wars and lose power and be exiled multiple times.
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After Napoleon died, France lost power. However, they left behind an enormous legacy. Absolutism ended and peasants were allowed to own land. Also, France lived by enlightenment ideas.
