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Publication of Hobbes work- Social Contract
The social contract was an event when people came together and gave up their rights. Due to this, it resulted in a sovereign entity. -
Formation of the National Assembly
The National Assembly was an assembly formed by members of the Third Estate. Capitalists and regular citizens alike liked what it stood for. -
Tennis Court Oath
The National Assembly, took the Tennis Court Oath, vowing "not to separate, and to reassemble wherever circumstances require, until the constitution of the kingdom is established". It was an important event in the French Revolution. -
Bastille is stormed
A prison known as the Bastille was stormed. It was seen as a a symbol of the monarchy's dictatorial rule. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The belief that the ignorance, neglect, or contempt of the rights of man cause public calamities and corruption in governments. -
Women's March
The women that marched were close to rioting over the cost and lack of bread. This ended the King Louis' independence. -
1st use of the Guillotine
Nicolas-Jacques Pelletier was the first person to ever be executed by the guillotine. Back then, it was thought to be one of the most humane ways of execution. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was killed via guillotine. His execution took place and was a major event in the French Revolution. -
Establishment of Committee of Public Safety
The committee of public safety gained dictatorship over France during the Reign of Terror. It was also created to oversee the current government at the time. -
Republican calendar began
This calendar was implemented during the French Revolution. It was used by French government for around 12 years. -
Robespierre killed
Robespierre was seen as a dictator. He was executed by the people without trial -
Establishment of the Directory
This committee was made up of five people. It was overthrown in 1799 by Napoleon Bonparte. -
Napoleonic Code started
A law code. It was a major step towards replacing feudal laws -
Napoleon becomes Emperor (the first time)
Napoleon is crowned Napoleon I. He was the first frenchman to hold the title emperor in 1000 yrs. -
Continental System
A system designed by Napoleon to cripple great Britain by destroying British commerce -
Napoleon Exiled
Napoleon was exiled to an island called Saint Helena where he was exiled -
Waterloo
A battle that marked the defeat of Napoleon -
Napoleon’s Death
Napoleon died of a stomach ulcer on the island of Saint Helena