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Famine Caused by El Niño Weather Effect
Famine causes food prices to rise and civil unrest. -
The Estates-General of 1789 Takes Place
The Estates-Genral of 1789 was the first meeting of the French general assembly since 1614. This meeting was held to propose solutions for the French Government's financial problems. -
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French Revolution
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Tennis Court Oath Proclaimed
The Tennis Court Oath signified the first formal opposition to King Louis XVI -
The Storming of the Bastille
The French Revolutionaries seize the Bastille which is a major weapons cache and symbol of French Royal Power. -
Women's March on Versailles
French Women march on the "Hôtel de Ville" in response to the harsh economic conditions, specifically the price of bread. -
Flight to Varennes
King Louis XVI and his family attempt to flee Paris but are captured in the small town of Varennes. -
King Louis XVI Executed
After being tried for high treason by the National Convention, King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine -
War in the Vendée
Peasants revolt against the French revolutionary government. -
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Reign of Terror
17,000 people are executed in France by the Commitee of Public Safety under Maximilien Robespierre. -
Napoleon Bonaparte Comes to Power
Napoleon Bonaparte stages the coup of 18 Brumair and becomes the leader of France.
