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The Estates General
Three estates were made up, these were the social classes. The First Estate was the highest class, and it was called the clergy. The Second Estate was the nobility, and the the Third Estate was the rest of the French society. The Estates General was an assembly that came up with these estates. -
The Tennis Court Oath
The Third Estate wanted a new constitution but King Louis XVI refused. The Third Estate then found an empty tennis court, and vowed not to leave until they got what they wanted. The King eventually gave them a new constitution. -
The Storming of The Bastille
There was a prison called the Bastille which was in Paris. It was attacked by an angry mob because it was a symbol of the authority of the royals. Many people were killed in the attack. -
Women's March on Versailles
Many women were demanding bread for their families. They all marched toward Versailles. The king agreed to give all the bread in Versailles to the crowd. -
Royal Family's Flight
The Royal Family felt like prisoners where they lived. They wanted to flee the country and move to Austria. They managed to get to Varennes before being recognized and being forced to go back. -
Overthrow of the Monarchy
The monarchy was overthrown because King Louis was guilty of treason. The King and Queen were put in prison. The monarchy was then abolished. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
He was executed by guillotine. The people made Marie Antoinette watch him get killed. He was guilty of conspiracy with foreign powers. -
The Reign of Terror
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The Reign of Terror
Robespierre started the Reign of Terror in order to prevent foreign invasions. He wanted to make everyone afraid and executed hundreds of people. This ended when Robespierre was executed. -
Marie Antoinette's Execution
Marie Antoinette loved to spend money. There were many people starving because she was wasting money, eventually she was convicted for high treason. She was executed by guillotine. -
Napoleonic Control
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Napoleonic Control
Napoleon Bonaparte ruled France for many years. He lead many campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars, and was successful. He conquered a lot of Europe.
