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meeting with the estates general.
it addressed France's financial crisis, including representatives from the clergy, nobility and consumer. This meeting highlighted the growing discontent among third estate it set the stage for the revolutionary changes. -
storming of the Bastille
It was a direct attack on royal prison and a symbol of tyranny. parisians sought weapon and ammunition to defend against the kings forcers. this event is celebrated as a turning in the french revolution. -
tennis court oath
the third estate took the tennis court oath, pledging not to disband until a new constitution was created. the event occurred after they were locked out of a meeting with the other estates. -
women march on versailles
thousands of women marched to versailles, demanding bread and political history action from king Louis XVI, -
declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen.
the fundamental rights of citizens emphasizing liberty and equality. influenced by enlightenment ideas, it aimed to create a foundation for democracy in democroavy. -
execution of king Louis XVI
king Louis was executed by guillotine, after being tried for treason'. his death marked the definitive end of the french monarchy and the rise of republican. -
Napoleonic code established
the Napoleonic code, made 1804 created a comprehensive set of civil laws in France. it emphasized principles such as equality before the law and property. -
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reign of terror
it involved mass executions of perceived enemies of the revolution. led by robinspehre, the government sought to eliminate threats but resorted to extreme violence.. -
maximilien exuctuion
he was executed on July 28th 1794 after losing support from the national convention. his fall marked the end of the reign of terror and a shift towards moderation in the revolution.