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February 22nd, 1788

The assembly of Notables in 1788 was composed of representatives of the nobility, the clergy, and the courts prior to the French revolution. This assembly was called out by king Louis XVI in effort to address any and all financial crisis and over taxing of France.

The significance of this event shows that this was a turning point that had led to the French revolution. The French revolution had influenced a lot of the political and social developments from around the world as the years went by.

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June 17th, 1789

The creation of the National Assembly was created during the French Revolution when a group of the three Estates of the realm agreed to work together to reform the French government. These groups were the clergy, the nobility, and the common people. They were originally “ National Constituent Assembly “ but shortly after changed the name. After 2 years in 1791, they were replaced by the Legislative Assembly.

Their significance had been to order and establish a new system for the government to have equality, liberty and fraternity.

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July 14, 1789

The working class wanted to arm themselves over fear of the King’s army, so a mob of them stormed the Bastille, preeminent prison, and the armory in Paris.

The Storming the Bastille was a significance because the mob beheaded the prison’s governer and the mayor of Paris and took all the weapons and gun powder. The mob also tore down the prison brick by brick.

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July 22, 1789

Peasants in the countryside attacked the manor (a large country house with lands; the principal house of a landed estate) houses in order to destroy the legal records of their feudal obligations. Middle class property owners were also attacked that led to the formation of a national guard militia to protect property rights.

The significance of the Great Fear was that this event led to the National Assembly voting to abolish serfdom on August 4th, also declaring equality of taxation to all classes.

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Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen

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Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen

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August 26, 1789

The Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen is a document centered on classical liberalism and was influenced by John Locke (liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppressio) and Rousseu (“general will”).

The significance of this event was that this document served as the constitutional blueprint for France.

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Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen

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Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen

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July 12, 1790

The National Assembly secularized religion, meaning removing all churches and all religion related things in order to pay off their national debt. They also closed the convents and monasteries. Clergymen were also elected officials and all religions were allowed to vote.

This event was significant because it resulted in France being deeply divided over the issue of religion.

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June 20, 1791

Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette attempted to escape France to avoid approving the new constitution. They also wished to raise a counter-revolutionary army with foreign support. But in the end, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were captured and became prisoners of the Parisian Mob.

This was a significance because Louis XVI was forced to accept the new constitution and that he and his wife are seen as traitors.

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December 15. 1791

France became a constitutional monarchy with a uncameral (having a single legislative chamber) legislative assembly that was controlled by the bourgeoisie.

The significance was that all titles of nobility were removed, abolished and outlawed all future titles. France also was divided in 83 departments that were all responsible for enforcing national legislation at their discretion.

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September 20, 1792

The Creation of the National Convention was an assembly that governed over France and was created on September 20, 1792 and ended on October 26, 1795.

This assembly was a significance because The National Convention was chosen to provide a constitution to the country.

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January 21, 1793

Louis XVI was convicted of treason and ended up being executed. He was accused of having conspired with Austria against the Revolution.

His death was significant because history marks his death as an ending to the past monarchy power he and the revolution had. This would then start the First French Republic.

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September 5, 1793

During the Reign of Terror, people were getting arrested, imprisoned, and even executed. This was a period where violence was high for citizens who got involved or disagreed with the State.

This had significance because the government had thought that this part of the timeline would restore stability to France.

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July 27, 1975

The Thermidorian Reaction happened at the end of the Reign of Terror during the french revolution. This period for the Thermidorian Reaction was a time for political change.

This period was a significant mark that ended the Revolution and had begun a more conservative government.

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August 22, 1795

The Constitution of 1795 had a new system called the directory. The government had been divided into three group branches. For example, we had the executive, the legislative, and the Judiciary. This Constitution had also established certain rights and protections laws for only specific people. The poorer status citizens were not as cared for under the law.

The significance of this constitution played an important role in democracy and the rule of law. It had made an impact on political and social developments in France along with around the world.

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November 2, 1795

Directory Rule was a group of five group men who were followed after the Reign of Terror and had been with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte as the emperor of France. Because of the economic crisis and stability, they were overthrown as time went by.
This is significant because this was a period where France was going through political and social changes during the Reign of Terror and the directory.