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The Old Regime was the time before the French Revolution. The French were divided into 3 estates: 1st Clergy, 2nd Nobility, and 3rd Bourgeoisie class.
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Members of the 3rd estate were locked out of a meeting of the Estates General. The 3rd estate moved to a nearby tennis court. Some members of the other estates join this group, the king orders them to separate but they refuse. The king gave in and everyone joins this group.
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Bastille is a French prison with a handful of prisoners. People stormed the Bastille to free prisoners.France now celebrates bastille day, July 14th.
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louis the XIV tried to escape, After he tried to escape, people of France turned against him. Louis was executed at Revolution Square.
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Reign of Terror was lead by Robespierre. People who apposed to the Revolution were executed. Tens of thousands were killed, mass executions and mass madness.
