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Maximilian Robespierre's execution
He was arrested the day before, the next day him and his followers were taken to the Place De La Revolution. Executed by guillotine -
Meeting with General Estates, May 5, 1789
In Versailles, opening of the estates general, marked the start of the French Revolution. 1,200 deputies of France arrived at the event https://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/key-dates/summoning-estates-general-1789 -
Tennis Court Oath
Dramatic act of defiance by representatives of the Third Estate. The Oath was taken on a Tennis Court it was to vote not to separate and to reassemble wherever necessary until the constitution of the kingdom is established. -
Storming of the bastille
Meivel state prison was attacked by an angry and aggressive mob. It became a symbol of the monarchy's dictatorial rule, and became responsible for the defining moments that followed. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
A Human civil rights document from the French Revolution -
Women's March on Versailles
Important to the Revolution. Gave the revolutionaries confidence in the power of the people over the king. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
Executed for treason. Failed to address's of French's financial problems, instigating French Revolution that descended upon him. -
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Reign of Terror
A series of massacres and numerous public executions took place.