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Nation Assembly
The Third Estate took action to create their own government after breaking away from 1st and 2nd estate.On June 17,1789 The Assembly was formed. -
Storming of Bastile
A mob rioted in Paris in early July.Necker was fired during this event.On July 14 an angry mob storms and takes the Bastille. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens
It was Adopted by The National Assembly on Aug 27,1789.They used Enlightenment ideas.Outlined basics basic freedoms held by all.Asserted the sovereignty of people -
A New Constitution
A Constitutional Monarchy was created.They also established a New Legislative Assembly. -
War with Austria
Revolutionaries wanted war because they thought war would unify the country and had wanted to spread the Revelation though out Europe.War of the first Coalition. -
Radicals take over
In Paris crowds radicals took control of the Assembly.Radicals called for an election of a new legislative body called National Convention.Louis and family seek aid from the Assembly. -
The National Convention
They first met on September 21,1792.Monarchy was abolished from the government,France officially becomes a Republic. -
Execution of the King
During the months of the Republic the convention put King Louis XVI n trial and was convicted by a single vote and was sentenced to death.He was beheaded in January 1793. -
General Reforms
Freedom of worship was established.Food prices were stabilized.Classes began to become equal.Government began to rebuild France.Got rid of the 10 day calendar. -
The Thermidorean Reaction
Robespierre was overthrown.The continue of public safety dismantled.Jacobia clubs dismantled.New Constitution was adopted in August.Executive Branch of govenrment was created. -
The Directory
Promoted middle class interests.There was a financial crisis.Food shortages began to sprawl around France.Many riots were created i -
Legal Reforms
They created a equality of law and basic liberties of man.Restored slavery in France.Women's rights were limited.Put limits on political rights and freedom of speech and press.The Napoleonic code was created.
