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The Tennis Court Oath
When the National Assembly broke into an indoor tennis court and pledged to write a new constitution and not let up until King Louis XVI gives them their demands. -
Storming of the Bastille
When an angry mob stormed a French prison to get gunpowder for their weapons in order to defend the city; the Bastille falling symbolized the official start of the French Revolution. -
Declaration of Rights and Man
The National Assembly drafted a human civil rights document that declared freedom of speech, religious toleration and liberty of the press. -
King Louis XVI Executed
King Louis XVI's execution ended the millennium if uninterrupted French Monarchy. -
Reign of Terror
Laws were passed that said anyone suspected of treason could be arrested and executed by guillotine. -
Queen Marie Antoinette Executed
Queen Marie Antoinette's execution was something that helped with the end of monarchy and started the Reign of Terror. -
Maximillian Robespierre Executed
Maximillian Robespierre's execution brought the reign of terror to an end.