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The Estates General opened on May 5th, 1789, in Versailles. King Louis XVI called it to solve France's debt and food problems. It had three groups: clergy, nobles, and commoners. They argued about voting power, and the Third Estate, feeling ignored, created the National Assembly. This was a key step that started the French Revoulition. -
The Tennis Court Oath happened on June 20, 1789 at Versailles. The Third Estate (commoners) was locked out of the meeting hall by King Louis XVI. They went to a tennis court and promised not to leave until France had a new constitution. This showed they believed they really represented the people and was an important step toward the French Revolution. -
The Storming of the Bastille happened on july 14, 1789 in Paris. People were angry about food shortages and high taxes. They attacked the Bastille prison to get weapons and free prisoners. Revolution and showed that the people could challenge the king's power. -
On August 4, 1789, the French National Assembly ended feudalism. Nobles and clergy gave up privileges like special taxes and tithes. This was done to calm peasant revolts and marked the end of the Old Regime. The king opposed it, but the Assembly continued making reforms toward a new constitution. -
On August 26, 1789, the French National Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of a Man of the Citizen. It said all men are free and equal, with rights like property, liberty, and security. It also said the goverment should protect these rights. This document became a key idea of the French Revolution. -
The Flight to Varennes happened from June 20 to 22, 1791. King Louis XVI and his family tried to escape Paris to reach loyal troops and stop the revolution. They were caught in Varennes and brought back to Paris. This showed that the king could not be trusted and made the revolution more radical. -
On April 20, 1792, the French Assembly declared war on Austria. France wanted to defend the revolution and stop foreign kings from helping Louis XVI. This started the French Revolutionary Wars and made the situation in France more dangerous and tense.