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Married Marie Antoinette. Was then crowned king of France after his grandfather died, Louis XV.
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A conflict between Great Britain and thirteen colonies. Fought for independence for United States
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King Louis XVI called for the estates general. He called the meeting because the government was having financial issues
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An assembly formed by the representatives of the Third Estate. They called for the estates general.
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A oath taken to never separate until a written constitution was written for France. They did it in a tennis court because they were locked out of Versailles.
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A state prison which was attacked by an aggressive mob. When it was attacked it only held 7 members
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One of the earliest events that occurred in France. The march began because women wanted food for their families and the king wouldn’t give it to them
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The legislative assembly declared war on Austria. They thought war would unify the country.
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Second government of the French revolution. Formed to select a party’s nominee as president.
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Convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers. Was killed by guillotine
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A period during the French revolution where people were being killed dramatically. Most were being killed for inhumane reasoning’s.
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Maximilien Robespierre was denounced by the National convention. Robespierre and 21 others were arrested and beheaded the following day.
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A five-member committee that governed France. It replaced the committee of public safety until it was overthrown by Napoleon.
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Description: Was brought to power from the coup of 18 Brumaire. He later ended the French revolution.
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Napoleon attempts to defeat Russia’s army. He ends up having most of his men killed and the war last about 5 months
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The Battle of Waterloo, which took place in Belgium, marked the final defeat of Napoleons army.
