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    Date5 May 1789 – 9 November 1799 · (10 years, 6 months, and 4 days)
    LocationKingdom of France
    OutcomeAbolition of the Ancien régime and creation of constitutional monarchy · Proclamation of the French First Republic in September 1792 · Reign of Terror and execution of Louis XVI · French Revolutionary Wars · Establishment of the French Consulate in November 1799
    Causes

    The Revolution resulted from multiple long-term and short-term factors, culminating in a social, economic, financial and political crisis in the late 1780s. Combined with resistance to reform by the ruling elite, and indecisive … See more

    Crisis of the Ancien Régime

    France faced a series of budgetary crises during the 18th century, as revenues failed to keep pace with expenditure. Although the economy grew solidly, the increase was not reflected in a proportional growth in taxes, their … See more

    Constitutional monarchy (July 1789 – September 1792)

    Even the limited reforms the king had announced went too far for Marie Antoinette and Louis' younger brother the Comte d'Artois. On their advice, Louis dismissed Necker again as chief minister on 11 July. On 12 July… See more

    First Republic (1792–1795)

    In late August, elections were held for the National Convention. New restrictions on the franchise meant the number of votes cast fell to 3.3 million, versus 4 million in 1791, while intimidation was widespread. The Brissot… See more

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