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French Revolution
It was a period of intense social, political and economic revolution and changes in France that led to the overthrow of the monarchy, the rise of political movements and the establishment of a republic. It was led by the discontent with social order, economy and the influence of enlightenment ideas.
Causes
Social inequality (three estates), the economic crisis, the influence of enlightenment ideas, the political crisis
July 4, 1789
Storming of the Bastille: Parisians take the bastille to oppose the monarchy.
August 1789
Declaration of rights of man and citizen: National Assembly realized this document which argued that all man are equal and have freedom
1793-1794
Reign of terror: Maximilien Robespierre cause terror by executing those who oppose his ideals.
1779- 1804
NapoleĆ³n Bonaparte declared himself as France emperorās, ending revolution.
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