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Delegates from the three Estates are called to discuss financial matters. Since Louis XVI almost threw the country into bankrupcy, he could only borrow money or raise taxes by calling a meeting of the Estates General.
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A pledge signed by 56/577 members from the 3rd estate who were locked out of a meeting of the Estates-General on 20 June 1789.
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The refusal of Kind Louis XVI to approve the declaration helped to bring about increased revolutionary activity in October of 1789. This document was highly influenced by the USA's Declaration of Independance and the circumstances of the revolutions.
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The revolutionary government starts its revolution. They caused the killing of thousands of people in a wave of executions intended to defend the revolution.
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This document called for the election of priests and bishops by the voters of the country, and closed the Church's monasteries and convents around France. Alo, allowed the French government to seize property from the Catholic Church.
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He was tried and convicted of treason. Guillotined on this date.
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Robespierre's enemies attacked him as a tyrant. His was executed the very next day. His execution marked the end of the Reign of Terror.
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The revolutionary government starts its revolution. They caused the killing of thousands of people in a wave of executions intended to defend the revolution.
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France's independance day. People of Paris captured the Bastille, and this symbollized the new freedom for them.