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The French (Fries) Revolution
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Peasants take over the countryside
Peasants take control of the land, refuse to pay tax and destoy records of their obligations as well as burning the chateux of their lords. Lasted until August. -
Creation of the National Ass-embly
The 3rd Estate created the National Assembly to demand a new constitution which outlined the organisation of the government in France. -
Attack on the Bastille Prison
The people attack the Bastille prison, capturing weapons and ammunition. They display the governer's head on a pike. -
The Vote to end Feudalism
The National Assembly votes to end feudalism. Privileged classes obey and give land to the peasants. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
The National Assembly accepts this declaration as a statement of its revolutionary goals. -
The Movement of the King and Family to Paris
Angered by bread shortages, the Parisian women march to Versailles and brings the King and his family back to Paris. -
Law over the Church
a law is passed that gives the government control over the church land and profits. -
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy
This constitution demanded that bishops and priests be elected and that they swear loyalty to France first.
