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Tennis Court Oath
The Third Estate was locked out of a meeting, so they held another one in a tennis court and established the National Assembly. -
Fall of the Bastille
A huge prison was destroyed by the people of France, marking a huge point in the French Revolution. This event is a commonly celebrated holiday in France -
"Great Fear"
Peasants revolted near the beginning of the French Revolution. They attacked manors and burned buildings since they were angry at the high price of grain. This event lasted until August 5th. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
"Men are born and remain free and equal in rights...preserve natural rights...liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression." Also discussed free speech and freedom to religion (women not included) -
Women March on Versailles
A crowd of women stormed Versailles due to an anger of the high price of bread. They demanded the Louis XVI and Marie Antionette relocate to Paris to rule, instead of the palace of Versailles -
Civil Constitution of Clergy
A law which stated that Catholicism would not be an important part in the French government. The Church lost a ton of power and land. -
The Royal Escape
Louis XVI and his family attempted to escape into Austria, since they knew the country was in bad shape. They dressed as peasents, but were caught near the border and sent back to France. -
Declaration of Pilnitz
This vowed to protect the monarchy at all costs, and the consequences would be war if Louis XVI was hurt. This was stated by the Holy Roman Empire and Prussia. -
Constitution of 1791
The constitution was used to try and establish a government that is centered around popular sovereignty. It didn't last very long. -
Creation of the National Convention
The National Convention was the legislative and constitutional assemblies who controlled France during the French Revolution. It was later replaced by the Directory on November 2nd, 1795. -
Execution of a Monarch
The incapable leader of an angry nation is killed, marking the start of the Reign of Terror. -
Reign of Terror Begins
A movement to kill the enemies of the Revolution. Many people were murdered during this time. This was led by the Committee of Public Safety (Robespierre). -
Death of Robespierre & the End of the Terror
Robespierre, the leader of the Revolution and the Reign of Terror, was executed by the guillotine. He attempted suicide beforehand because he knew of his imminent fate. -
Constitution of 1795
This established the Directory, ended the Revolution, and began the rise of Napoleon. -
Creation of Directory
A group of people who held executive power in France after the Convention. -
Concordat of 1801
This agreement between Napoleon and the Pope, stated that Catholicism was the majority in France. -
Napoleon becomes Consulate
He considered himself the head of the consulate, but not yet the head of state. He was very conservative, pushing for an autocratic government. -
Coronation of an Emperor
This event marked Napoleon as the Emperor of France, who wasn't a member of the royal family. -
Battle of Trafalgar
A battle on the sea by between the British fleet and the French and Spanish fleets. Britain won the battle, a big victory in the War of the Third Coalition. -
Battle of Austerlitz
Napoleon's forces crushed the Third Coalition (Austria, Portugal, and Russia) during this battle. -
Invasion of Spain
Spain, the UK, France, and Portugal all fought for control of the Iberian Peninsula. France and Spain were allies until France turned on them, leading to the invasion. -
Invasion of Russia
France's attempt to invade Russia ultimately failed, reducing the military power of France and Napoleon's reputation. This eventually led to the War of the Sixth Coalition. -
Congress of Vienna
A group dedicated to solving the problems caused by Napoleon, the Catholics, and the French Revolution. -
Exile to Elba
Napoleon was sent into exile for 111 days. His reign ended, and his power was replaced with Louis XVIII. -
"A Hundred Days"
Another name for the exile of Napoleon, which lasted about one hundred days. -
Battle of Waterloo
A battle within the United Kingdom of the Netherlands where Napoleon was defeated. This defeat caused the end of Napoleon's rule of France.
