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The storming of the Bastille
The Bastille was a "royal fortress". The storming of the Bastille was when Parisian troops came to dismantle the fortress. This act unofficially signaled the beginning of the French revolution. -
Call of the Estates General
The call of the Estates General was called to order by King Louis XVI. It was the first time they had met in a long time. The king called the meeting to discuss the raising of taxes to help deal with France's dangerous financial problem. -
Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis court oath took place in Versailles, France. The third estate met at an indoor tennis court in defiance of the King's new rulings. They took an oath not to leave until France had a new constitution. -
Declaration of Rights of Man
The Declaration of Rights of Man is a legal document adopted by the National Constitution Assembly. It states hat all men are equal under law. This document was the first step in writing a new constitution for France. It didn't effect women and children. -
March on Versailles
The march on Versailles was led by an angry mob in protest against the Royal family. They marched from Paris to the Palace of Versailles. They were mostly women who were hungry and unemployed. They marched into the queens room and demanded bread. -
royal family attempts to flee
King Louis XVI and his family attempt to flee the country. They are caught at Versailles. They are caught at the border. They are sent back and the king is put on trial. -
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The Reign of Terror
The reign of terror was a period of time in France that started shortly after the start of the French Revolution. It started because of a conflict between the rivals the Girondins and the Jacobins. It was a time of mass execution of many people. About 40,000 people were executed or murdered. Mostly by guillotine. -
Execution of Robespierre
Maximilian Robespierre is the leader of the Jacobins. He was a politician and lawyer. He is one of the best known people from he french revolution. When he was executed the Jacobins fell. The Girondins then gained power. -
Reign of Terror
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Napoleonic Control
Napoleon was a French political and military leader who gained fame during the French revolution and led many successful campains during the wars. Under his control, his empire covered almost all of Europe, and had alliances with many other countries. -
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The Great Fear
The great fear was a time of panic and riot by peasants after hearing of a conspiracy to overthrow the third estate. The peasants rose against their lords in revolt. They destroyed legal documents.
