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Louis XVI Crowned king of France
Married Marie Antoinette. Was then crowned king of France after his grandfather died, Louis XV. -
American Revolution Begins
A conflict between Great Britain and thirteen colonies. Fought for independence for United States -
Calling of the Estates General
King Louis XVI called for the estates general. He called the meeting because the government was having financial issues -
Formation of the National Assembly
An assembly formed by the representatives of the Third Estate. They called for the estates general. -
Tennis Court Oath
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. -
Attack on the Bastille
A state prison which was attacked by an aggressive mob. When it was attacked it only held 7 members -
French women force Louis XVI out of Versailles
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 -
Declaration of war against Austria
The legislative assembly declared war on Austria. They thought war would unify the country. -
National convention is formed
Second government of the French revolution. Formed to select a party’s nominee as president. -
Louis XVI executed
Convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers. Was killed by guillotine -
Reign of terror
A period during the French revolution where people were being killed dramatically. Most were being killed for inhumane reasoning’s. -
The Themidorian Reaction
Maximilien Robespierre was denounced by the National convention. Robespierre and 21 others were arrested and beheaded the following day. -
The Directory is formed
A five-member committee that governed France. It replaced the committee of public safety until it was overthrown by Napoleon. -
Napoleon takes power
Description: Was brought to power from the coup of 18 Brumaire. He later ended the French revolution. -
Napoleon invades Russia
Napoleon attempts to defeat Russia’s army. He ends up having most of his men killed and the war last about 5 months -
Napoleons defeat at Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo, which took place in Belgium, marked the final defeat of Napoleons army.
