French Revolution
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- The Estates General took place in Versailles on May 5, 1789. King Louis XVI was confronted by the commoners about the tax burden. The commoners were unsuccessful in reaching an agreement. This was the beginning of the French Revolution. This event is also lead to a rage by the commoners
- May 5, 1789
- NEVER!
- We are requesting that you reduce the tax. We won't bother you again king.
- The tennis court oath was the last peaceful protest to get the king to abandon the policy and start another. And to get rid of so much of the taxes. They attempted to be peaceful and win the king's thoughts over but fail. Their next attack will become violent
- June 20, 1789
- Get rid of tax! Get rid of tax! Get rid of tax!!!
- During this night, a state prison on the east side of Paris, known as the Bastille, was mobbed and attacked. When the prison governor refused to comply, they raided the prison and took hold of the building. They wanted in but the prison didn't let it. They became angry and overtook the building using guns
- Let us in or we will conquer this prison!!!
- July 14, 1789
- Bastille Prison
- This was when the Declaration of the Rights to Man was invented. It was in France and in the general assembly. There was `17 articles created for this term. It protected mans sacred beliefs, the state and federal governments power, and peoples rights.
- August 26, 1789
- This is a very needed thing for the people.
- Concerned over the high price and scarcity of bread, women from the marketplaces of Paris led the March on Versailles on October 5, 1789. This became one of the most significant events of the French Revolution, eventually forcing the royals to return to Paris. They matched with a purpose and led the royals to return.
- We need bread!
- October 5, 1789
- The royal fight of Varennes. This was a unsuccessful attempt for the king, King Louis, Queen Antoinette, and their immediate family to escape. The king knew he would be put to death in the next days. He was recently tried for treason and found guilty. They tried to escape, but got caught
- June 20, 1791
- Onto the guillotine you criminals
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