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The French Revolution begins with the Storming of the Bastille.
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The "Flight to Varennes" occurs when the royal family, including King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, attempt to flee France. They are captured and returned to France.
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The guillotine becomes the official method of execution.
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King Louis XVI is executed by guillotine.
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The Reign of Terror begins as Robespierre, the leader of the Committee of Public Safety, declares that terror will be the "order of the day" for the revolutionary government
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The Reign of Terror comes to an end as Robespierre is overthrown.
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"La Marseillaise" is adopted as the national anthem of France.
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Napoleon overthrows the Directory and establishes the French Consulate with Napoleon as leader of France. This brings an end to the French Revolution.
