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French Revolution
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Economy started to decline
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War
France declared a war with Prussia and Austria -
the price of bread was increased
It was increased because since Frances economy was low, they needed more money. -
Meeting about new taxes
The generals of the estates met in Versailles to discuss their new way of taxing people. -
Storming in the Bastille
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Assembly reforms France
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Bread Riot
Since the government increased the price of bread, the people rioted since bread was a basic need that was bought everyday. -
King Louis XIV dies in guillotine
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40,000 people killed
40,000 people were killed, 16,000 by guillotine