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The Moderate Stage
The King was bankrupt, France was in a depression, French cities and angry and revolt, France became Constitutional Monarchy, a Constitution and the French Decleration of Man was written, and more. -
The "Great Fear"
Rumors spread that government troops were cutting crops and villages were being attacked.
People began to panic because of the rumors and famine, and unleashed their fear on the nobles. They set fire to records, stole grain, and more -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The natural rights of men were announced, as well as the fact that all men are created equal. It was the first step in writing a constitution and was written 13 years after the Decleration of Independence. -
Women March on Versailles
About six thousand women marched in pouring rain from Paris to Versailles. They demanded bread and to see the king. While Marie Antoniette was living in her castle and eating her cake, the people outside were starving to death. -
Equal Rights for Women
The rights of women were just as important as the rights of men to Olymoe de Gouges. She demanded equality and independence. -
The Radicals fight
The Radicals were groups of people that did not agree with the powerful people, such as the king. In the early 1790's, they began to attack and demolished the Monarchy. -
The right to vote
Men could now vote, which was called suffrage. The reason was that they had the King in a bad spot, so they could not vote to get him out of power. -
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The Radical Stage
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are executed, and the Radicals fight for power. -
Reign of Terror & Danger in France
Countries were attacking France as more shrewd, tyrant people were becoming part of the government, such as Robespierre. There were hasty trials, executions, and more. -
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The Directory
The war in its final years. France began to see changes as a whole. -
Guillotine was invented
A new way to execute people was invented. The Guillotine was used to chop people heads off. As seen in the photo, everyone would gether to see the executions in front of the large stage. It was known as the engine of terror. -
Wars & Battles
France was weak, but it attempted to gain power in other countries.
They made peace in Prussia and Spain, but there were still other countries fighting and trying to rule over France. As people became hungrier, Austria and Great Britain continured to fight. -
French Directory was made
Because of the Constitution of 1795, the French Directory was made. It consisted of five men that had the executive power in France. They were established to help the bankrupt nation. -
Nationalism
Because of all the difficult wars and winnings, the French felt as if their nation was a family. They felt pride in their country and were devoted to protecting and serving their country. With the help of Napoleon selling nationalism to tall, everyone felt united. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
People turned to Napoleon, a war hero, for help. He began to give people hope and was a big part of turning the country around.
