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The Storming of Bastille
The attack on Bastille, which was a large prison in the city of Paris, occurred because of rumors that led the citizens of France to believe that King Louis had plans to invade all of France with a full army. This upset the citizens, and led them to attack the prision. Around 100 lifes were lost in the attack. This was essential to the revolution since it made the citizens of France begin to realize that they too had power. http://courses.govhs.org/d2l/lp/navbars/116737/customlinks/external22728 -
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8.1 French Revolution Timeline
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The French Constitution of 1791 Gets Signed
On September 3rd in 1791, King Louis XVI signed the all new French Constitution. The National Assembly created this document to say the rights for all of the citizens of France. This also took a ton of authority away from King Louis XVI.He signed it to keep a revolution from happeneing. This is essential to the French Revolution becacause it was one of several steps taken to retain the Monarchy in France, which would eventually fail. The citizens needed more than just basic freedoms. -
Terror Begins In France
In early 1793, Maximilien Robespierre gained support and started to lead France. He was an awful leader, and during the time he was supported he basically ran a dictatorship. He changed the calendar to exclude Sunday, since religion was considered to be old and dangerous at the time. Not to mention, he was quite cruel. This is essential to the French Revolution because, after Robespierre led, they knew what they didn't want in a leader. http://courses.govhs.org/d2l/lp/navbars/116737/customlinkse -
Revolution Is At Hand, Death Sentences Rise
Between 1793 and 1794, many revolutionaries received the death sentence. Leader of the Committee of Public Safety, Maximilien Robespierre, handed out these sentences because he felt it would danger French's economy and government to have protesters. Robespierre connected virtue with terror and often threatened the people whom he ruled. This was essential to revolution because it enraged people who supported the revolution, creating more aggravation. http://courses.govhs.org/d2l/lp/navbars/1167 -
Robespierre's Reign Come To A Stop
On July 28, 1794 Robespierre was arrested. There was now not a single citizen who supported his reign. They citizens of France were tired of living in fear and spending money on costly, overpriced taxes. A new government was going to be put into place. This new government put the power into the hands of the upper middle class. This was essential because, now, the citizens of France knew how their country should not be ran http://courses.govhs.org/d2l/lp/navbars/116737/customlinks/external/22728 -
Napoleon Bonaparte Comes To Power
Napoleon is chosen to lead a certain French army against the forces of Austria and Sardinia, which was a kingdom at the time. His ultimate success got him recognized, which led to him seizing the power of France. In early November, he brought all of his troops up to the building of legistrature and drove out the majority of its members. This is an essential event because it leads Napoleon to become the dictator of France. http://courses.govhs.org/d2l/lp/navbars/116737/customlinks/external/22728 -
Peace In The Country Of France
In the month of December in the year 1804, Napoleon chose to make himself emperor. The citizens of France suported him. He brought great peace and order to France. He set up efficient and fair means of collecting taxes and trading with other countries. His main goal was to restore the great country of France. This is essential because France, finally, had a great leader that they could depend on and trust. http://courses.govhs.org/d2l/lp/navbars/116737/customlinks/external/22728 -
Large-Scale Mistakes
In June of 1812, Napoleon's blockade against the rest of Europe backfired on the country. Napoleon tried to invade Russia, but he had not considered the climate of the foreign country. The temperatures began to drop by the time the army retreated from Moscow after the victory. The tired army began to give up, which was when the Russians stuck back. This is essential because Napoleon's once perfect empire is now crumbling. http://courses.govhs.org/d2l/lp/navbars/116737/customlinks/external/22 -
Napoleon's Empire Begins To Crumble
In January of 1814, Prussia and Russia had both defeated Napoleon’s troops. They invaded Paris and made Napoleon and his army surrender. His troops just were not prepared for battle. In April, Napoleon decided to give up his throne. This is essential to the Revolution because, now, the citizens of France have been defeated, and they now have no other option but to stand on their own and begin to reform. http://courses.govhs.org/d2l/lp/navbars/116737/customlinks/external/22728 -
Napoleon's Last Hurrah
In March of 1815, Napoleon escaped from Elba and went back to Paris to ressume his throne. Later, in June, he would attempt to attack the British forces who had taken the throne from him. The British and the Prussian forces attacked the French and brought down Napoleon. This is essential because this is the last major battle in the French Revolution. It marked the end to Napoleon's reign, and the beginning of a new era in government. http://courses.govhs.org/d2llpnavbars116737customlinksexte
