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French Revolution Timeline Assignment

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  • The Tennis Court Oath

    The Tennis Court Oath

    The National Assembly broke into an indoor tennis court and pledged to write a new constitution. They didn't stop until King Louis XVI gave in to their demands for equality and fairness.
  • Storming of the Bastille

    Storming of the Bastille

    An angry mob stormed the French prison to get gunpowder for their weapons in order to defend their city.
  • The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

    The National Assembly drafted a human civil rights document. They declared Freedom of Speech, religious toleration, and liberty of the press.
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    Reign of Terror full on Begins

    After King Louis was reduced to a mere figurehead, a group of radicals took over and called themselves the “Committee of Public Safety", Maximilien Robespierre led this group. He wanted to stamp out any opposition to the revolution Called for a rule of "Terror." Laws were passed that said anyone suspected of treason could be arrested and executed by guillotine.
  • King Louis XVI executed

    King Louis XVI executed

    King Louis XVI died at guillotine.
  • Queen Marie Antoinette executed

    Queen Marie Antoinette executed

    Queen Marie Antoinette was found guilty of crimes and was guillotined.
  • Maximillian Robespierre executed

    Maximillian Robespierre executed

    Maximillian Robespierre was arrested and later guillotined along with some of his followers.