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Opening of the État-général at Versailles.
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Representatives of the tiers état form a National Assembly swearing not to leave until a new constitution is established.
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Armed citizens storm and capture the Bastille.
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National Assembly decrees abolition of feudalism.
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National Assembly decrees Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
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National Assembly decrees Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
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Women lead delegation to King in Versaille demanding bread. After scuffles, they are fobbed off by the King.
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Removal of civil disabilities against Jews.
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Suppression of religious orders and vows.
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Abolition of nobility and titles.
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Civil Constitution, subordinating the Church to the civil government, inaugurated by Louis XVI.
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Louis XVI attempts to flee to Varennes but is recognised and forcibly returned to Paris.
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King formally accepts Constitution.
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France declares war on Austria, but French army flees at sight of the enemy.
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The Convention elected by the Legislative Assembly commences, abolishes monarchy; day one of the Republican Calendar.