Boulanger

France declares war on Prussia (Franco-Prussian War)

Jul 19, 1870

Battle of Sedan – Napoleon III captured, leading to France’s defeat.

Sep 1, 1870

France surrenders

Jan 28, 1871

Paris Commune

Period: Mar 18, 1871 to May 28, 1871

Establishment of the Third Republic

Sep 4, 1871

Third Republic's constitutional laws

Period: Feb 24, 1875 to Jul 16, 1875

Crisis of 16 May

May 16, 1877

Jules Grévy becomes President,

Jan 30, 1879

Modernization of French Army

Jan 1, 1880

Germany strengthens its position in Europe

Period: Jan 1, 1882 to Dec 31, 1885

Formation of the Ligue des Patriotes

May 18, 1882

Death of the Count of Chambord

Aug 26, 1883

Boulanger (Minister of War)

Jan 7, 1886

Improves soldiers’ conditions (better food, equipment). Increases military recruitment and strengthens border defenses. Introduces national conscription laws, boosting nationalism.

Expels the Orléans royal family from France

Jun 26, 1886