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King louis XVI´s ministers attempted to introduce financial reforms,but these were strongly opposed.
In June,the representatives of the Third Estate formed a National assambly because the cosidered that they were the only legitimaste representatives of the French people. -
In France,the Old Regime was destroyed by the French Revolution,wich had its origins in the failures of the system.Social unrest,the economy,the Enlightenment
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In July and August 1789,opposition to the Old Regime became more radical.On 14th July 1789,the people of paris attacked the Bastille,Following the capture of the Bastille,the National Constituent Assembly introduced a series of measures that marked the end of the Old Regime.
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A Legislative Assembly was formed in Ocotber 1791,and France now had a constitutional monarchy.However,this assembly lasted for less than a year,and failed to attract much support.
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This assambly was elected by all adult males.The Convention inmediately abolished the monarchy,and France became a republic.
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The Jacobin leader Maximilien Robespierre assumed all powers,and established a dictatorship.
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The new regime had very much support,and it faced challenges on all sides.
Radicals conspired againts the goverment
Ther royalists also led revolts and counter-revolutionary activities with the aim of restoring the Bourbon Dynasty
In Europe,France won a series of victories againts its enemies.
