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Storming of the Bastille ignites the French Revolution
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meeting of estates general to aprove new tax. First in 175 years.
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The Estates general voted to establish the National Assembly, in effect proclaiming the end of absolute Monarchy and the beginning of the represenative government.
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Widespread of crop failures, result in a severe shortage of grain
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The price of bread doubled and many people faced starvation.Thousands of Parisian women rioted the overpricing of bread
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The royal family tried to escape from France to Austrian Netherlands
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Fance declares war on Austria and prussia. They wanted to restore Louis xvi as an absolute monarch
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Robespierre becomes leader of the comittee of public safety and virtually becomes a dictator
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Members of national convention turn on Robespierre, demanded his execution and arrest. Later executed by the guillotine. Ends the reign of terror.
