Parisians established the National Guard, a militia made up of ordinary citizens, to defend the city from royal forces and maintain order. The National Guard, led by Marquis de Lafayette, played a key role in the Revolution, enforcing revolutionary laws and protecting the newly formed government. In 1792, the Commune of Paris was officially formed representing the people of paris
Importance
This was important as it marked a change in the power of Paris the capital of France. It signified a major loss for Louis and an end to absolutist power in France
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