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The French Revolution
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The Third Estate
The Third Estate rebels against the rule of Louis XVI under the name of the National Assembly. -
The Beginning
Rioters broke into Bastille Fortress and attempted to steal gunpowder and weapons. -
Déclaration des droits de l’homme et du citoyen
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. -
Feudalism Abolished
The National (Constituent) Assembly abolish feudalism in France. -
Louis XVI
Louis XVI attempts to flee France in fear of his life being taken. -
The New Rule
The Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria and Prussia. -
Louis XVI arrested
A group of rebels led by Jacobins attacked the residence of Louis XVI and arrested him. -
Execution
King Louis XVI was condemned to death for treason and crimes against the state. His wife was also executed nine months later.
