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Unrest in the Third Class
Grain shortages had caused famine for the peasants, and they weren't happy about it. They were angry with Louie the XVI and his lavish lifestyle, and he wasnt't doing anything to help the peasants. Also in this year, the peasants stormed the Bastille and seized weapons that were being stockpiled there. -
Decision About the Future of France
It couldn't be decided whether or not the king would live or if he would be executed. Different parties were also disagreeing on how the government should be run. -
The Royal Family Attempts to Flee from France
King Louis XVI and his family attempted to flee but were captured at the border. They were then placed under house arrest and confined to the palace. -
King Louis and Marie Antoinette Execution
The King and Queen of France were executed with the guilotine.
