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The French Revolution begins with the Storming of the Bastille.
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A large group of men and women marched from Paris to Versailles to demand lower bread prices. They force the king and queen to move back to Paris.
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King Louis XVI formally signs the new constitution.
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The guillotine becomes the official method of execution.
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France declares war against Austria.
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King Louis XVI is executed by guillotine.
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The guillotine becomes the official method of execution.
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The Reign of Terror begins as Robespierre, the leader of the
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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. -
Queen Marie Antoinette is executed by guillotine.
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The Reign of Terror comes to an end as Robespierre is overthrown.
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Robespierre is executed by guillotine.
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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.
