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bad harvests
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a slowdown in manufacturing led to food shortages, raising prices for food, and unemployment.
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1789 the french revolution begins,
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1789 the beginning of a new United States of America
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On the eve of the revolution the french economy was in crisis but, the french kind and his ministers continued to spend large amounts of money on war equipment.
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The third estate boldly declared that the National Assembly would draft a constitution.
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The national assembly decided to abolish all legal privileges of the nobles and the clergy.
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The new constitution of 1791 set up a limited monarchy. there was still a king but the legislative assembly would make the laws.
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The royal family tried to flee in disguise but they were recognized and captured in Varennes.