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Storming of the Bastille
The storming marked the beginning of the French Revolution and symbolizing the fight against tyranny. -
Establishment of the National Assembly
Representatives of the Third Estate declared themselves the National Assembly by signaling the start of a shift in power. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
This document made for fundamental principles of liberty and equality for all the men in France. -
Women's March on Versailles
Thousands of women marched to Versailles, demanding bread and forcing the royal family to return to Paris. -
The Reign of Terror
characterized by extreme political repression and mass executions of perceived enemies of the revolution. -
The Committee of Public Safety
Created to protect the newly established republic, it held significant power during the Reign of Terror. -
Execution of Louis XVI
The execution of the king marked the end of kings in France and solidified the revolutionary government's authority.