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Estates General convened by King
The Estates General was called by the king, King Louis XVI. the last time it was called was in 1614 because of the death of King Henry IV. It was called to discuss the taxes of the third estate to end the financial crisis. What they discussed had no effect unless the king allowed it. They were basically just suggestions to end it. -
Tennis Court Oath
This was the first formal opposition of the king, This was the people who were not allowed into the Esates-General. They vowed not to separate from each other and work together to find a way to end this crisis. -
Storming Of The Bastille
The Bastille was attacked by the members of the second and third estate. This was because of the unfair taxes. They mainly looted the place for weapons and planned to destroy it because it represented royal autority. This was a prison and the attackers freed the only 7 prisoners that were con fined there. -
National Assembly Decrees Abolition of Feudalism.
The National Assembly abolishes the Old Rejime. this new group of people didn't want to live the way the king set it up for them so the created their own social group -
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National Assembly Decrees Abolition Of Feudalism
The National Assembly abolishes the Old Rejime. this new group of people didn't want to live the way the king set it up for them so the created their own social group -
National Assembly Decrees Declaration Of The Rights Of Man And The Citizen.
The declaration created by the National assembly. The new rules in which the French rebels had to abide by. Basically stated that all men are created with the same three rights. Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. -
Women's March For Bead To Versailles
This was one of the most important events during the revolution. Bread became way too expensive for people to purchase. This angered the women of France so the stole weapons and attacked Versailles -
Abolition Of Nobility and Titles
The idea of noblity in France was considered unfair therefore, all nobles were renonced of there titles meaning that there will no longer be any nobles because you are born into noblity. -
Black Citizens Of French Colonies Granted Equal Rights
The members of the National Assembly decided that the should free their slaves. Since they are free now the National Assembly also allowed them to have equal rights as a white man, -
Beginning Of Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly was the law making group for the National assembly. It had two opposing groups: The Feuillant who believed that the revolution completed its task and monarchy is still necessary, and the Jacobin who believed a democracy was necessary. -
Jacobin masses storm the Tuileries Palace, massacring the Swiss Guard, and the King inprisoned.
A group of about 30,000 people came to the palce to capture to king. The mob killed 600 out of the 900 guard there before they surrendered. The eventually found the king and his family hiding. They arrested them all. -
Execution Of King Louis XVI
A very major event of the entire revolution. The king was executed by guillotine. (Chopping of the head). This ended the monarchy and his death was celebrated. He was the first to die during the Reign Of Terror. -
Committee Of Public Safety Established
This committee was used to protect France from foreign attacks and rebellions. It replaced the Committee of General Defence. The ruler at the time was Maximilien Robespierre and he was its best leader. -
Begining Of the Reign of Terror
A period of time where there was terror in everyone. The country was facing conflict at the time. If one ever disputed or disagreed with the government, They would be executed by the guillotine. -
End Of the Reign Of Terror
Maximilien Robespierre who was trying to prevent the terror, caused more terror. He was therefore executed by guillotine, ending the Reign of Terror. 1285 people died this way also. -
Creation Of The Directorate
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Napoleon Bonaparte named "First Consul," now the effective dictator.
France needed help because it was falling apart. there was poverty and corruption so the need a leader and Napoleon became their first consul. He is their Dictator. -
Napoleon consecrated as Emperor
Napoleon was crowned emperor in Norte Dame. He wanted Everyone to know that he is a "son of the rebellion".
