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The National Assembly
The National Assembly was formed by the third estate because they were tired of how they were treated in government -
Storming of The Bastille
A mob storms and takes the Bastille -
Flight of the King
Louis XVI and his family attempted to flee France. They were arrested at Varennes -
Legislative Assembly
New constitutional monarchy established -
War with Austria
France declares war on Austria. War on the First Coalition -
The Radicals Take Over
Paris mob stormed the Tuileries. Louis and his family seek aid of the legislative assembly. They are arrested and deposed. -
The National Convention
Monarchy abolished; France officially becomes a republic. -
The Committee of Public Safety
Created to cease an internal rebellion in 1793. Ruled France for nearly a year -
Execution of The King
Louis was convicted of treason and executed. -
The Directory
Promoted middle class interests. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
Gained his popularity from his victories over the Austrians. Planned a coup d' etat in 1799 -
Napoleon Becomes Emperor
Napoleon crowns himself as emperor
