15. French Revolution | World History

FRENCH REVOLUTION
• The French Revolution lasted from 1789 to 1794. King Louis XVI needed more money, but when he called a meeting of the Estates General, he failed to raise more taxes. Instead, this became a protest against the conditions in France.
• On 14th July 1789, the Paris mob stormed the Bastille fortress, hungry due to a lack of food due to poor harvests, dissatisfied with their living conditions, and irritated with their King and Government.• King Louis and his family were relocated from Versailles (the Royal Palace) to Paris in October 1789. In 1791, he attempted to flee but was apprehended and forced to agree to a new form of government.
• A 'legislative assembly' governed in place of the King from October 1791 to September 1792, and was then replaced by the 'National Convention.' The French Republic was declared, and the King was soon put on trial.
• With the passage of time, the French Revolution became more radical and violent. On January 21, 1793, King Louis XVI was assassinated, and 1,400 people suspected of being enemies of the Republic were executed in Paris.
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