9.1 French Revolution Timeline

  • Period: to

    The Storming of the Bastille

    Angry people in Paris attacked a prison called the Bastille because they were unhappy with the king's unfairness, showing they were ready to fight for change.
  • Period: to

    The Execution of King Louis XVI

    The king was killed because many people believed he didn't care about their problems, marking a big shift in power and showing that leaders could be held responsible by the people.
  • Period: to

    The Reign Of Terror

    The government became very harsh and killed many people, making everyone afraid and causing a lot of suffering in France.
  • Period: to

    The Thermidorian Reaction

    People in France got rid of the mean leaders who were hurting others, leading to a more stable and less dreaded time.
  • Period: to

    The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

    A smart man named Napoleon became really important and powerful in France, bringing stability after a long time of trouble.
  • Period: to

    The Napoleonic Code

    New fair rules were made in France to make things more equal for everyone, making sure people knew what they could and couldn't do.
  • Period: to

    The Bourbon Restoration

    The old royal family came back to power in France, making things more like they were before the fighting and changes.
  • Period: to

    The Congress of Vienna

    Important people from different countries talked about making things peaceful again after lots of fighting, trying to make sure everyone got along better.
  • Period: to

    The Battle of Waterloo

    A big fight happened in a place called Waterloo, and it was an important battle that led to the end of Napoleon's power.
  • Period: to

    The July Revolution

    People in France wanted a new king, so they got together and made some changes to the government to have someone new in charge.