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Accession of Louis XVI
Louis inherited the throne after the death of his father. Louis was 20 at the time that he took the throne and his low resolve, poor decision making, and timid nature showed that he truly was not ready to take the mantle of king of France; Louis' feeble, poor qualities were only exacerbated by his tutors, who did more harm than good in their teachings to him. -
American Declaration of Independence
With the Declaration of Independence, America officially cut all ties to Britain. The divide, however, started years before this document was released, the Declaration of Independence was simply Americans cutting their political ties to Britain and listing their reasons to do so. -
Meeting of Estates General
Louis XVI called this meeting of the estates general, the first in over a hundred years, to address the financial problems France was facing. Louis gave a speech and sought out ways to repair France's broken economy. However, this only lead to uprising and the commoners decided they'd had enough of the King's impotence. This marked the beginning of the end for Louis, and the birth of the revolution. -
Storming of Bastille
The storming of Bastille was an attack in Paris by members of the third estate. It was not only a response to the king's treatment during the meeting of the estates general, it was also a way for the third estate to arm themselves with gunpowder. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
The national assembly believed that neglect of other men was the cause of corruption within the government. So, the national assembly decided to create this document that contained inalienable rights that all men have. -
Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis Court Oath was an agreement made by the third estate in response to the King's unfair abuse of the third estate. The representatives of the third estate agreed to never separate and always meet when needed until there was a constitution in place. -
Women's March on Versailles
The women's march on Versailles started of more symbolic than anything, however, it quickly attracted revolutionaries and became one of the most significant events of the revolution. Through their show of force the demands of the revolutionaries were met and the revolutionaries effectively disrupted the quiet comfortable lives the nobles were used to living. -
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National Assembly
First french revolutionary government, established by third estate. Was later joined by some clergy and nobility, all who hated King Louis XVI. -
Declaration of Pillnitz
Made by Austria and Prussia in response to revolution. If king is not returned to power then both Austria and Prussia will attack. -
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Jacobins Vs Girondins
The Girondins were a moderate well put together group of scholars that wished to work with the king and limit his power while the Jacobins were a radical group of rough men that wished to execute the king. The Girondins ended up losing the political battle between the two and the king was eventually executed, along with a number of Girondins. -
Creation of Republic
Legaslative assembly creates new French Republic, monarchy abolished. Louis forced to accept -
Paris Communce
Revolutionary government in Paris, separate from central government. Radical views and refuse to comply. -
September Massacre
A number of mass killings throughout cities in France. Feared counter revolution. -
Vindication of the Rights of Woman
Statement that women deserve rights just as men do, mainly because of contribution in revolution. This was written by Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the first feminists. -
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Sans-Culottes
No pants group formed by lower class. Wish for bettered quality of life, group very rough. -
Louis XVI executed
Found guilty of high treason due to trying to end revolution. Executed via guillotine. -
Mary Antoinette executed
Mary was found guilty of high treason same as her husband. She was also executed the same way, by guillotine. -
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Reign of Terror
Violence because of conflict between Jacobins and Girondins. Causes economic problems but ends with execution of Robespierre. -
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Committee of Public Safety
Made to oversee France, borderline dictatorship under Robespierre. Any who disagree with committee are executed. -
Robespierre Execution
Overthrown due to his brutality and abuse of power. Him and his allies executed, ends Reign of Terror. -
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Thermidorian Reaction
Counter revolution after execution of Robespierre. Purged Jacobins and moves values of society back to 1789 -
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War of 2nd Coalition
Coalition against France made up of Europe's great powers such as Britain, Austria, and Russia. Coalition does not fully work together, leading to Napolean winning and the republic living on. -
Coup d'etat
French directory overthrown, replaced by consulate. Napoleon self appointed First Consul. -
Concordat of 1801
Allows Catholic church back into France. However, Napoleon has control and there is religious tolerance for all. -
Napoleonic Code
Laws codified by Consulate. All men are equal and there are no estates. -
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Confederation of Rhine.
All German states except for Prussia and Austria now under Napoleon. Gives Napoleon control over the area. -
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Continental System
Blockade made by Napoleon to keep Britain from trading. Blockade fails and France is left worse for wear. -
Treaty of Tilsit
Agreement between France, Russia,and Prussia. Russia and Prussia agree to join continental system and not trade with Britain -
Russian Campaign
French invasion of Russia. Fails terribly due to lack of supplies, Napoleon loses. -
Battle of Waterloo on Thursday
British, Dutch, Belgian, and German all come together to fight Napoleon near Waterloo. After nine hours of bloodshed Napoleon is defeated and the Napoleonic Wars end for good, along with Napoleon's attempt to dominate Europe.
