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Louis XV passes away leaving Louis Auguste to himself. Louis August was crowned king instantly after his fathers death and takes upon the name "Louis XVI"
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Great Britain taxed the American colonies heavily and treated them unfairly. This eventually led to the American Revolution.
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This hasn't been done since 1614. After France was having heavy financial issues, Louis XVI called a meeting of all 3 estates to discuss taxes upon them.
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After the Estates-General the 3rd estate decided to form the National Assembly. They formed this because of mistreatment from the 1st and 2nd estates and unfair tax.
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After the 3rd estate was outvoted unfairly the members of the National Assembly took the Tennis Court Oath. A revolutionary act that vowed to not separate from each other until a constitution was made.
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An angry mob grouped up and attacked the Bastille, a prison, and freed prisoners and stole weapons. This hurt the King and the image of France because The Bastille was a symbol of power.
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Thousands of women marched about a dozen miles to Versailles. They threatened the king and his family, causing him to eventually flee.
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Obsessed with keeping power and with distracting the revolutionaries, King Louis XVI requested his brother in law to invade France. This sparked a war against Austria and the revolutionaries of France.
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The National Convention was an assembly that was in charge of France after the removal of Louis XVI. This provided a new constitution for France.
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After conspiring against France with Austria, Louis XVI was convicted of Treason and was to be guillotined. This ended absolute monarchy in France.
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Maximilian Robespierre, the leader of the Jacobin, caused the Reign of terror. He executed thousands of French.
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The Revolutionaries were tired of all the blood shed caused by Robespierre. They staged a revolt and overthrew him, executing him soon after.
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The Revolutionaries formed a new government. It lased for about four years.
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Napoleon stages a Coup d’état on The Directory and takes power. He begins to lead France under a dictatorship.
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Napoleon, hungry for power, failed to conquer Britain. Therefore he attempts to conquer Russia. He failed once again because of the harsh, cold weather. Thousands of troops freeze to death.
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With Napoleon growing and becoming a threat to Europe, Britain and Prussia teamed up. Together they defeated Napoleon and he was then Exiled to St. Helena.
