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The Third Estate rebels against the rule of Louis XVI under the name of the National Assembly.
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Rioters broke into Bastille Fortress and attempted to steal gunpowder and weapons.
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A document proclaimed by the Assembly to replace the "ancient regime" with equal opportunity, freedom of speech, power to the popular vote and representative government.
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The National (Constituent) Assembly abolish feudalism in France.
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Louis XVI attempts to flee France in fear of his life being taken.
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The Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria and Prussia.
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A group of rebels led by Jacobins attacked the residence of Louis XVI and arrested him.
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King Louis XVI was condemned to death for treason and crimes against the state. His wife was also executed nine months later.
