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Estate's General begins. All estates meet to discuss unrest in 3rd estate.
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Third Estate declares itself National Assembly of France
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National Assembly is locked out of meeting room. Meet in tennis court.
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Third Estate storms Bastille upon threat of attack.
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Rebellions take place around France. 5 total, between July 19 and August 3
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National Assembly abolishes rights of Lords.
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Declaration of all men's right to speak. Sparks debate about rights for women.
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Third Estate women storm Versailles. They demand stored grain and bread.
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Monarchy moves to Paris
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Civil Constitution of the Church. Clergy and Bishops must be elected. Church refuses.
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Voting rights given to working citizens. Monarch's rights taken away.