french revolution

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    paris commune

    The government of paris for a short period of time. It was set up as a social democracy that came into power after France was defeated during the Franco-Prussian war. It was started by workers in paris, and it opened doors for a rise in socialism.
  • Declaration of War against Austria

    This declaration led to the start of the revolutionary wars, The French started off very unsuccessful but began to win more battles as the war progressed.
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    Reign of Terror

    a period of violence when there was a rivalry between the Girodins and the Jacobins. Anyone who was considered an enemy of the revolution was murdered.
  • Death of Robespierre

    Death of Robespierre

    Robespierre was arrested at the hotel de ville in Paris. He was executed in front of a cheering crowd and died by the guillotine. He was the leader of committee of public safety and was the one most invested in killing those against the revolution.
  • Constitution of 1795

    This constitution established a republic in France that was based off of the payment of taxes.
  • Napoleons Coup detat

    Napoleons Coup detat

    Napoleon overthrew the government, and created the consulate, which made way for the despotism of Napoleon. This is often seen as the end of the French Revolution