History

French Revolution.

  • Place of Versailles.

    Place of Versailles.

    Started being built in 1631 and was finished in 1634. Was built in Versailles, France.
  • King Louis moves to Versialles.

    King Louis moves to Versialles.

    King Louis moved the capital there in 1682 to escape the Turmoil Paris was subject to. This did not go good as later in years he was captured and brought back to Paris.
  • The king marries Marie Antoinette.

    The king marries Marie Antoinette.

    Marie was from Austria and their parents wanted them to be married to fix the bad blood between the two countries.
  • Tennis Court Oath.

    Tennis Court Oath.

    Members of the French Third Estate voted to not separate and instead reassemble wherever it was necessary until the constitution was established
  • Storming of Bastille.

    Storming of Bastille.

    Bastille the prison, fortress, and armory represented authority in the kingdom. It was attacked and raided by an aggressive mob and it was one of the most important events of the revolution.
  • Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizens written.

    Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizens written.

    Considered the most important document in history. Said all men should be granted the same rights on earth. Also talked about free speech, freedom in religion, and separation of power.
  • Womens march on Versailles.

    Womens march on Versailles.

    Known as the October march is one of the most important and early events in the French Revolution. It was done to show their confidence and power if they wanted to overthrow the king.
  • King Louis is executed.

    King Louis is executed.

    Was executed by guillotine in Paris.
  • The Reign of Terror.

    The Reign of Terror.

    Period of violence in the French Revolution incited by conflict between two political parties trying to take control after the king was killed. Caused many executions.