1789 Revolution Flashcards
1
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Estates-General meets
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5 May 1789
2
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Mid-June developments
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June 17 - National Assembly formed by 490-90 votes. June 20 - Tennis Court Oath. June 23 - Seance Royale.
3
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1st Estate join 3rd Estate
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24 June - 151 join, including Duc d’Orleans.
4
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2nd Estate join 3rd Estate
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25 June - 47 join.
5
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4,800 troops brought to Paris
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26 June
6
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Louis recognises Assembly
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27 June
7
Q
Extra troops brought around Paris
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4 July - 30,000 troops
8
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July 1789
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11 - Necker is dismissed. 14 - Storming of the Bastille. 15 - Commune and National Guard set up. 17 - Louis accepts changes.
9
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Great Fear
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17 July - 3 August: burning of the devoirs. Led to August Decrees 4-10 August 1789.
10
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Declaration of Rights of Man
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26 August
11
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October Days
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5 October - 6,000-7,000 women march to Versailles. Louis XVI moves to Paris.
