The French Revolution
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Updated: 10 Feb 2020
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Created byAlexandru Donea
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Louis XVI summons the Estates GeneralThe “Tennis Court Oath”Louis dismisses Necker, a popular ministerStorming of the BastilleAbolition of feudal (noble, clerical) rightsDeclaration of the Rights of ManNational Assembly abolishes the nobilityCivil Constitution of the French ClergyClergy instructed to swear allegiance to FrancePope Pius VI condemns the Civil Constitution of the ClergyDeclaration of Pillnitz: Austria & Prussia express support for LouisFrance declares war on AustriaFirst use of guillotinePrussia declares war on FranceParis Commune establishedParisians storm Tuileries palace; end of Louis XVI’s powerFrench cannons drive back Prussians at ValmyFrench Republic proclaimedLouis XVI executedFrance declares war on Britain and NetherlandsCommittee of Public Safety foundedNew Constitution proclaimedMass conscription institutedRepublican calendar adoptedMarie Antoinette executedRobespierre guillotinedPeriods
The Wives’ March; Louis “kidnapped” back to ParisLouis & Marie Antoinette flee; captured at VarennesNew Constitution ratified (with support of Louis)
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