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The Estates-General Convenes
This is when the 3rd estate had a say in the government finances and can try to repair the dissolving government. -
The Third Estate Declares Itself The National Assembly
This is when the thrid class forms a means of having a say in the changing french government. They now have a powerful word in the government. -
Storming Of The Bastille
The angered citizens stormed the bastille, searching for gunpowder and weapons which would later be used in the french revolution. -
Declaration Of The Rights Of Man And Citizen issued
The third estate published a document stating the rights of the french people. It is simular to the American Constitution that was recently created. -
Louis XVI Executed
The third estate found King Louis The XVI guilty of treason and sentanced him to death by the guillotine. -
Maximilien Robespierre Assumes Leadership Of The Committee Of Public Safety
Robespierre assumed leadership of the new committee of Public Safety and led france through a turbulent time "The Reign Of Terror". -
Robespierre Is Guillotined
Robespierre apeared infront of the convention with a 2 hour long speech stating that most of the convention was against the revolution. 2 days later, he was arrested and executed. -
Napoleon Bonaparte Siezes Power
Napoleon siezed power after many of the great leaders of the revolution were murdered or executed. He was a able army commander and many saw him as the answer to their government problems. -
Napoleon Is Defeated By The British At The Battle Of Waterloo
Napoleon surrendered to the british at the Battle Of Waterloo and began the 100 return from exile. The french people saw him as a discrace and ended his rule as the leader of France.
