French Revolution

By KN_Ripley
  • Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette left Versailles for Paris after women rioted against them, in which their leave resulted in a change in power and later reforms

    Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette left Versailles for Paris after women rioted against them, in which their leave resulted in a change in power and later reforms

  • Creation of National Assembly

    Creation of National Assembly

    Once the Third Estate created the National Assembly, they signified that they, influenced by enlightened ideas, such as Volitare and Rousseau, and driven by their desire for economic, social, political change, desperately wanted to see a change in France, altogether. They wanted to see these change through, so they took the Tennis Court Oath.
  • The Revolutionists rioted in Bastille to free prisoners, but most importantly, gather weapons

    The Revolutionists rioted in Bastille to free prisoners, but most importantly, gather weapons

  • The National Assembly created the French Constitution

    The National Assembly created the French Constitution

    This is a significant event because it reduced the monarchy's power and create a legislature, but the power to execute laws lies within the monarchy. The French called the legislative body the Legislative Assembly, which later split into the left and right wings and centrists.
  • France declared war on Austria and Prussia

    France declared war on Austria and Prussia

    This event led to the end of the 1791 constitution and legislative assembly, as well as the death of over 1,000 people who sympathized with the royals, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
  • The war between France, Austria, and Prussia also gave rise to the National Convention

    The war between France, Austria, and Prussia also gave rise to the National Convention

    The National Convention officially abolished the French monarchy and declared France as a republic.
  • Maximilian Robespierre rose to power in France and began the Reign of Terror

    Maximilian Robespierre rose to power in France and began the Reign of Terror

  • The National Convention found Louis XVI guilty of treason and sentenced him to death by the guillotine

    The National Convention found Louis XVI guilty of treason and sentenced him to death by the guillotine

  • The Legislative Assembly ordered Maximilian Robespierre's death by the guillotine

    The Legislative Assembly ordered Maximilian Robespierre's death by the guillotine

    Robespierre's death is significant in the French Revolution because it led the members of the Legislative Assembly to rethink their government. His death resulted in a short period of order and change in government. Power shifted to the middle class and the assembly created representatives in the government.
  • Napoleon Bonaparte Became the 1st Consul of France

    Napoleon Bonaparte Became the 1st Consul of France