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France Economy
France’s once prosperous economy is in decline. -
Price of Grain
Price of grain rose -
National Assumably
The national assembly was established. -
Fall of Bastille Prison
People, with fear of King Louis attacking them, goes to Bastille Prison searching for fire arms. -
Noblemen's speech
Nobleman made grand speeches, delcaring their love of liberty and equality. -
Statement of Revolutionary Ideals
Adopted a statement of revolutionary ideals, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. -
Women Riot
Women riots over the rising price of bread. Brandishing knives, axes and other weapons. King and his family left Versailles palace. -
Change of French government and society
The delegates had made significant changes in france’s government and society. -
Escape of the royal family
The royal family tried to escape from France to the Austrian Netherlands. -
New constution
National Assembly completed new constitution, which Louis reluctantly approved. The constitution created a limited constitutional monarchy. It stripped the king of much of his authority. It also created a new legislative body: the Legislative Assembly. This body had the power to create laws and approve or reject declarations of war. -
Death of the King
The former king walked with calm dignity up the steps of the scaffold to be beheaded by a machine called guillotine. -
Start of The Reign of Terror
Start of the Reign of Terror, led by Robespierre. -
End of The Terror
End of the reign of terror.