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Timeline of the French Revolution

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1789-1792: Liberal Revolution
January 1789- Abbe Sieyes’ “What is the Third Estate?”
- Publication by Abbe Sieyes emphasizing the importance of the Third Estate.
- Many reformers used this as justification for their actions.
April-May 1789- Cahiers des doleances
- A list of grievances ordered by King Louise XVI, to be given to him by each of the three estates. It [...]