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France Helped the American Revolution
American revolution started on April 17 1775. It ended in 1783. The french and Dutch gave money, supplies and men to the American Revolutionaries. http://ww2.valdosta.edu/~kthomaso/img-washington-crossing-delaware-x500.jpg -
The National Assembly
Revolutionary assembly that lasted from June 13th 1789 to July 9th 1789. It was replaced by the Legislative Assembly on September 30st 1791. http://www.1st-art-gallery.com/thumbnail/203338/1/Offerings-Made-To-The-National-Assembly-In-The-Salle-Des-Menus-Plaisirs-By-Women-Artists,-7th-September-1789,-Engraved-By-Pierre-Gabriel-Berthault-1737-1831.jpg -
The Fall of the Genreal Estate
The last meeting of the General Estate is what caused it's collapse. A financial problem and an imbalance of power caused discomfort among the people. Therefore, the National Assembly was created due to this. http://www.britannica.com/topic/Estates-General -
Tennis Court Oath
This is an Oath signed by 576 of 577 member of the third Estate after they were locked out of the Estates-General. This was the beginning of the National Assembly party. They were also the eventual revolutionaries. http://www.mrallsophistory.com/revision/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/06-20a.jpg -
Start of the French Revolution
The people of France became sick and tired of their political system and strived to make a change. Peasants revolted against the nobility and the monarchy, creating a gap of hope for a new government. A lack of leadership caused a continue in the bloodshed and chaos od the revolution. Until, a leader by the name of Napolean Bonaparte steppeed up and brought the end of the French Revolution. http://freedomoutpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/philippoteaux_Lamartine.jpg -
The Storming of the Bastille
The storming of the bastille took place on July 14th, 1789. The Bastille was a prison in the center of paris that represented the powerful Royal authority. It was stormed by french revolutionaries and taken over. The Bastille only held 7 old men at this time, but was still a significant symbol for all of france. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Prise_de_la_Bastille.jpg -
March on Versailles
On this date nearly 7000 armed women marched to Versailles from Paris. The were originally marching to protest the absence of bread, but eventually it became revolutionary ideas. They eventually forced the royal family to return with them to Paris. http://www.french-engravings.com/images/artworks/ART-5470/details/05.jpg -
Flee from Paris
King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette attempt to flee from France on June 20th, 1791. Louis’ purpose was to escape to the eastern frontier to initiate a counter-revolution. The King and Queen only made it to a small town called Varennes before they were arrested. Louis attempt to flee was charged as treason and ultimately was a factor that led to his execution. https://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/searchimages/433.jpg -
Louis XIV Attempts to Flee to Varennes
King Louis XIV and his royal family attempted to escape to create a counter-revolution. They were stopped and arrested at the small town of Varennes after being recognized. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Arrest_of_Louis_XVI_and_his_Family,_Varennes,_1791.jpg -
First Victim of the Guillotine
It was made law that executions were to be by the severing of heads; a design was soon made and manufactured. The first human victim of the guillotine was Jacques Nicolas Pelletier at Place de Greve. http://jacques.peyrafitte.pagesperso-orange.fr/guillo.jpg -
King Louis XVI's Execution
King Louis is convicted of conspiracy with other rulers and is sentenced to death. He was executed by guillotine at Place de la Revolution in Paris. http://cp91279.biography.com/1000509261001/1000509261001_2151956484001_History-French-Revolution-Origins-of-the-French-Revolution-SF-HD-768x432-16x9.jpg -
The Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a period of the French Revolution that consisted of a devastating amount of violence during September 6th 1793 to July 28th 1794. The Reign of Terror began with King Louis XVI’s death. Across France, 30,000 people lost their lives during this time. The guillotine executions were everyday public events. http://9f1780.medialib.glogster.com/media/c8790db69cbc60b9fa71fb5de044daf00f5efd006bd17f0ee53a37d4c793bd66/reign-of-terror.jpg -
Execution of Marie Antoinette
October 16, 1793 The queen of france Marie Antoinette is executed. She is executed nine months after her husband King Louis XVI. She was charged for allegedly saying “Let them eat cake” when told that the people of France are starving. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Marie_Antoinette_by_L._L._P%C3%A9rin-Salbreux.jpg -
The Execution of Robespierre
Robespierre, the architect of the Reign of Terror, was executed on July 27 1794. It was an ironic end because he died in the same process that he started. Throughout his rule he organized the execution of over 17,000 people. http://academic.mu.edu/meissnerd/robespierre2.jpg -
Rise of Napoleon
Marked end of French revolution. He took power from a committee of 5 known as the Directory. They were in power after the death of Robespierre. Napoleon was known as a Consul. http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02763/napoleon-bonaparte_2763098b.jpg
