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  • France is in debt, King Louis XVI tries to tax the Second Estate but the nobles refuse to pay

    France is in debt, King Louis XVI tries to tax the Second Estate but the nobles refuse to pay
    ImageResourceFrance was becomming deeper and deeper in debt. The peasants were living lives of horrible poverty and things were continuing to get worse. France had funded two wars recently: the American Revolution and the French and Indian War. The lavish lives of the royalty was definitely not helping the economy either. King Louis attempted to tax the Second Estate, but they refused to pay and he did not enforce this on them. This sent the Third Estate deeper rage.

  • The Estates General Meets in Versailles for the First Time in Approximately 175 Years

    The Estates General Meets in Versailles for the First Time in Approximately 175 Years
    PictureInformation ResourceThere were six hundred deputies from the Third Estate, three hundred from the Second Estate, and three hundred from the First Estate. They debated on the issue of voting. If each deputy received a vote, the Third estate would have the advantage, but if each estate had only one, the First and Second be able to out vote them.

  • The National Assembly Forms and Swears the Tennis Court Oath

    The National Assembly Forms and Swears the Tennis Court Oath
    ResourceImageUpon arriving at their designated meeting place, the Third Estate deputies found themselves to be locked out of the meeting hall. This was an obvious attempt of King Louis' to end their demands for reform. Enraged, they went to a nearby tennis court. The deputies could not determine which step to make next, so they decided upon swearing not to leave the tennis court until they had written a new constitution. This oath is now known as the Tennis Court Oath.

  • Storming of the Bastille

    Storming of the Bastille
    ImageResourcesWhile rumors of possible government attacks were circulating, the citizens of Paris began to stockpile weapons. They still needed gunpowder, though, and the Bastille had tons of it inside. The citizens attacked the ancient prison and dismantled it piece by piece.

  • King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette flee Paris in disguises, but are caught.

    King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette flee Paris in disguises, but are caught.
    ResourceImageAfter being trapped in Paris, King Louis XVI had been forced to give upmuch of his power to the National Assembly. He hated their treatment of him and tried to flee Paris along with his familly in disguise. Close to the border of France, they were recognized, caught, and returned to France.

  • Mob storms the Tuileries Palace and throws Marie Antoinette and her children in prison.

    Mob storms the Tuileries Palace and throws Marie Antoinette and her children in prison.
    ResourceThe people stormed the Tuileries palace and captured the royal family in a clear box. There they heard debates on whether or not to suspend the monarchy and watched their prized posessions being strewn all about the room. As a result they were imprisoned.

  • King Louis XVI executed by guillotine

    King Louis XVI executed by guillotine
    ImageExecution of Louis XVIAfter determining to get rid of the monarchy for good, the execution of King Louis XVI was symbolic as the end of the monarchy. He was allowed a night to say goodbye to his family before he was executed. Crowds flooded the streets to witness the beheading of their king.

  • The Reign of Terror is unleashed by the Committee of Public Safety; led by Maximilien Robespierre

    The Reign of Terror is unleashed by the Committee of Public Safety; led by Maximilien Robespierre
    ImageResourceThe Committee was established in order to prevent counterrevolution. It was led by Robespierre. Anyone suspected of treason was put to death by guillotine. Hundreds of citizens were killed daily. When Danton tried toput an end to it, he too was executed.

  • Robespierre and his supporters are executed; the Reign or Terror ends.

    Robespierre and his supporters are executed; the Reign or Terror ends.
    ResourceImageIn 1794, the death tolls had risen too much and government officials were becomming sick of Robespierre. When he declared the need for a new purge, he was sentenced to death. Robespierre was executed by guillotine. He was the last victem of the Reign of Terror and his death was symbolic of it's end.

  • Napoleon faced off against a mob of royalists trying to regain power in Paris

    Napoleon faced off against a mob of royalists trying to regain power in Paris
    ImageResourceParis was under seige of a mob in 1795. Napoleon showed a large extent of military expertise by regaining control and saving Paris by positioning heavy artilery on rooftops and firing grape shots at the crowds causing survivers to flee in terror.

  • The French Revolution Ends

    The French Revolution Ends
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    The end of the French Revolution in 1799 was marked by Napoleon gaining charge.

  • Napoleon takes control of French government

    Napoleon takes control of French government
    Image ResourceNapoleon is seen as a hero after his victory, and upon returning to France, he forms key political alliances and rises to power as first consul of France. France was in desperate need of a strong leader and Napoleon as a dictator was just what they needed.

  • Napoleon sells the Louisiana Territory in North America to the United States

    Napoleon sells the Louisiana Territory in North America to the United States
    ResourceImageNapoleon had envisioned an empire that spread across the world. He hoped that the Louisiana territory would bring money to France. Unfortunately, it did not, and he needed money for his expansion in Europe. Therefore, he agreed to sell the land to the United States and what is known as the Louisiana Purchase.

  • Napoleon declares himself empteror of France after a plebiscite

    Napoleon declares himself empteror of France after a plebiscite
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    After calling for a plebiscite, Napoleon was voted emperor by the people of France and the Senate in May of 1804. On December 2, 1804, Napoleon was crowned Emperor in ceremonies at the Cathedral of Notre Dame like Paris.

  • Napoleon invades Spain and Portugal; the king of Spain goes to prison and the king of Portugal flees to Brazil

    Napoleon invades Spain and Portugal; the king of Spain goes to prison and the king of Portugal flees to Brazil
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    Napoleon sent forces to take over Portugal and occupy parts of Spain.

  • Napoleon attempts to invade and take over Russia, is forced to leave Moscow

    Napoleon attempts to invade and take over Russia, is forced to leave Moscow
    ResourcesImageAllies banded together to defeat Napoleon in Russia. This failure was the start of a series of failures that would eventually lead to Napoleon's demise.

  • Napoleon attempts to invade and take over Russia

    Napoleon attempts to invade and take over Russia
    ImageResource Napoleon sent troops to Russia in an attempt to finally take it over. Unfortunately, this was a mistake which eventually led to his downfall. They defeated the Russians and went to Moscow, which they discovered lacked neccessary supplies. They were later surrounded by the Russian army led by Kutuzov and were forced to retreat.

  • Napoleon defeated in Leipzig

    Napoleon defeated in Leipzig
    ImageResourceNapoleon had been defeated by the Russian army, but he managed to rebuild and attempted to invade Germany. He believed the other European countries didn't trust each other enough to ally against him. He was wrong. A group of allies forced Napoleon to retreat to Leipzig, where they later defeated him.