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Louis's Debt leads to taxes
A meeting about a new tax that was going to be placed on the nobles because of bankruptcy held at Versailles. -
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National Assembly Phase
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The Revolution Starts
People voted to establish the National Assembly, in effect proclaiming the end of absolute monarchy and the beginning of representative government. This was the first act of Revolution. -
The Bastille Under Attack
A mob stormed the Bastille in search of gunpowder and arms. They seized control of the building and took control of it while taking out all of the guards. -
The End of the Old Regime
During the night of Aug. 4, 1789 noblemen made speeches, while speaking of their love for freedom and equality. They joined other members of the National Assembly, so by the next morning the Old Regime was dead. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was passed by the National Assembly. The nobles pronounced the slogan of the French Revolution all day, liberty, equality, and fraternity. -
Women Protest Over Bread
Women go to Versailles and protest over the increment in bread prices. The women kill guards and seize the castle while barging in with knives, axes, and other weapons. -
Changes in France
All hereditary titles are removed, automatically removing “born into loyalty”. The Jacobin club grows, priests and officials are required to sign a loyalty oath to the new French nation. -
Louis' Attempt to Escape
The royal family attempt to escape France from the Australian Netherlands. But near the border they were caught and sent back to paris, and because of those actions Louis XVI gained even more enemies. -
The New Constitution is Approved
The National Assembly complete the new constitution that Louis XVI signed. The constitution practically made the king powerless and created and new legislative body which had the power to approve or reject declarations of war. -
The French Go to War
The French declared war against Austria and Prussia because they demanded France to give back King louis’ powers and return to an absolute monarchy. -
Monarchy is Abolished in France
The National Convention took office and abolished the monarchy and declared France a republic.
