💥 Important Events of the Revolution
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There were many significant events:
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- Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789): Citizens attacked the Bastille prison—a symbol of the King's injustice.
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- Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen: All people are born free and equal—this was a huge step forward.
- Abolition of the Nobility and Estates: Everyone is equal before the law.
- Execution of the King: Ended the monarchy and showed the power of the people.
- The Terror: During this phase, supposed enemies of the Revolution were persecuted and many executed.
- Napoleon's Rise to Power: At the end, Napoleon took control, starting a new political era.
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