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It was divided into three different estates. 1st: Clergy, 2nd: Nobility, 3rd: Bourgeoisie
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3rd Estate members have been locked out of their meeting hall, and move to a tennis court. They take an oath never to seperate until France has a constitution.
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People storm Bastille to free prisoners, remove cannon, and get gun powder. This became the symbol of revolution, and represented the hated Old Regime.
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Louis tries to escape to Austira with his wife and children when the tension between France and other countires increased. He was recogonized and imprisoned.
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A wave of mob violence, including the killing of imprisoned nobles and preists were accused of politcial crimes. The radicals took over the Legislative Assembly, and called for a national convention.
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First arrested, then stripped of all his titles and honors. On the day of his execution, he arrived in a carriage instead of the normal cart that others would normally arrive in. He stripped off his own clothes, and only military men watched his execution.
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This was led by Robespierre. Anyone who opposed to the revolution was executed, which led to mass executions and mass madness. Tens of thousands were killed.
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The moderates were back in power, and there was a committee of five men governing France. In 1795-1799, France was governed by the directory. It was weak, inefficient, and dishonest, with France still in debt.
