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Estates-General Meeting
The first meeting of the assembly of representatives from all three extates was held at Versailles, for the first time in 175 years. -
Establishment of National Assembly
End of absolute monarchy and the beginning of a representative government. -
Bastille Day
A French National Holiday -
End of the Old Regime
Nobles and other members of the National Assembly in an effort to sweep away the fuedal privileges of the First and Second Estates. The Old Regime was dead by the morning. -
The National Convention Took Office
Abolished monarchy and declared France a republic. -
Invasion of the Tuileries
The palacec where the royal family was staying was invaded by 20,000 men. The mob massacred the royal guards, and imprisoned the King, Queen, and their children. -
King Louis XVI Killed
Louis was found guilty for treason and was then beheaded by the guillotine. -
End of Reign of Terror
Robespierre was demanded to be arrested and executed, thus ending the Reign of Terror.
