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Louis XIV called meeting at the Estates General.
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The French Revolution began.
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Third Estate declared that it was the National Assembly and would draft a Constitution.
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Started the Tennis Court Oath. Pledge signed by 576 out of 577 members.
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Third event of opening revolution, Bastille captured, Rebellion began.
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National Assebly adapted the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
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Royal family attempted to flee France in disguise.
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New constitution set up limited Monarchy.
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Monarchy was over.
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Louis XVI's execution after a 380 to a 310 vote.
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Ended in August 1794. Occured after the onset of the French Revolution.
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Calander is introduced.
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Robsepierre gains more power, and the French army ends the threat of foreign invasion.
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Directory lasted to November 10, 1799. Became known for corruption.
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A sudden, illegal disposition of a government. Napolean took part in the Coup d'etat of 1799 and overthrew the directory and set up a new government, the Consulate.
