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French Revolution
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Meeting of Estates General
France had three estates. The first two consisted of nobles, outvoting the lower third estate. Each only had one vote. The third estate summoned Louis XVI to change it. This was most important because things actually did change about the way things were ruled. -
Fall of Bastille
Angry Parisians marched Bastille to get anger out about King Louis XVI. They were starving and homeless. The crowd was looking for people that had political say. It was important because people were trying to take a stand and change things- get their voices heard. -
March on Versailles
People were still hungry and jobless. A crowd of mostly women marched to the palace of Versailles. They wanted Queen Marie Antoinette to live among them to see how it way. This was important because the imperial family could see how horrid the lives of the people were. -
Flight to Verannes
When writing the new constitution, the National Assembly decided to limit the power of the King. The National Assembly could overrule his veto. The King was appalled and fled to Austria. This was important because they limited the power of the monarchy to give themselves more say. -
Dissolution of the National Assembly
This is the day the constitution became in effect. INstead of the National Assembly, it was the Legislative Assembly. No members of the National Assembly could be members of the new Assembly. This was important because a constitutional monarchy was proclaimed. -
War Declared
Tensions between France and other countried intensified. People wanted war. Louis XVI did too, thinking other armies could easily defeat them. France declared war on Austria. This was important because the people believed they could win, and they fought for what they believed. It was unifying. -
Attack on the Tuileries Palace
Things weren't going well for France in the war. The King was called a traitor. 20,000 people attacked the palace, but the Queen and King got away. This is important because everyone still thought it was the King's fault, and wanted revenge. -
Declaration of the Republic and the Trial of Louis
The Legislative Assembly declared France a republic. This meant that leaders were elected, ruled by the people. No more kings. This lead to Louis and Marie's trials. Both were found guily and were decapitated. This was important becuase there would be no more French monarchs. -
Robespierre Arrested, End of Reign of Terror
History List Maximilien Robespierre declared himself ruler. He wanted to get rid of France's enemies. He did so by executing people. He then declared himself ruler of a new religion. Resentment occured, and he was arrested. This was important becuase over 16,000 people were guillotined. -
Napoleon Rises to New Heights
History ListA new constitution had beem implemented. Almost immediately, the National Convention became corrupt. It started to rely on the army for power. This was important because Napoleon declared himself first consul after declaring the consul. There was a leader again.
