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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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First french revolutionary government, established by third estate. Was later joined by some clergy and nobility, all who hated King Louis XVI.
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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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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.
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Legaslative assembly creates new French Republic, monarchy abolished. Louis forced to accept
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Revolutionary government in Paris, separate from central government. Radical views and refuse to comply.
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A number of mass killings throughout cities in France. Feared counter revolution.
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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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No pants group formed by lower class. Wish for bettered quality of life, group very rough.
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Found guilty of high treason due to trying to end revolution. Executed via guillotine.
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Mary was found guilty of high treason same as her husband. She was also executed the same way, by guillotine.
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Violence because of conflict between Jacobins and Girondins. Causes economic problems but ends with execution of Robespierre.
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Made to oversee France, borderline dictatorship under Robespierre. Any who disagree with committee are executed.
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Overthrown due to his brutality and abuse of power. Him and his allies executed, ends Reign of Terror.
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Counter revolution after execution of Robespierre. Purged Jacobins and moves values of society back to 1789
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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.
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French directory overthrown, replaced by consulate. Napoleon self appointed First Consul.
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Allows Catholic church back into France. However, Napoleon has control and there is religious tolerance for all.
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Laws codified by Consulate. All men are equal and there are no estates.
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All German states except for Prussia and Austria now under Napoleon. Gives Napoleon control over the area.
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Blockade made by Napoleon to keep Britain from trading. Blockade fails and France is left worse for wear.
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Agreement between France, Russia,and Prussia. Russia and Prussia agree to join continental system and not trade with Britain
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French invasion of Russia. Fails terribly due to lack of supplies, Napoleon loses.
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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.
