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French revolution

By _.ainhoitaa._12
  • BEGINNING OF THE ESTATES GENERAL

    BEGINNING OF THE ESTATES GENERAL

    The king called a meeting of the three estates to solve France’s financial crisis. Disagreements over voting led the Third Estate to break away and start the Revolution.
  • STORMING OF THE BASTILLE

    STORMING OF THE BASTILLE

    Parisians attacked the Bastille to get weapons and gunpowder. It became a symbol of resistance against the king’s absolute power and marked the start of the Revolution.
  • DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN AND THE CITIZEN

    DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN AND THE CITIZEN

    This document established liberty, equality, and natural rights for citizens. It limited royal power and said the government’s authority comes from the people.
  • DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF WOMAN AND THE CITIZEN

    DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF WOMAN AND THE CITIZEN

    Written by Olympe de Gouges, it demanded equal rights for women in politics and society. It challenged the exclusion of women from the Revolution’s promises.
  • THE TERROR

    THE TERROR

    A period of fear and violence led by Robespierre to eliminate enemies of the Revolution. Thousands were executed, mainly by guillotine.
  • COUP DÉTAT OF THERMIDOR

    COUP DÉTAT OF THERMIDOR

    Revolutionaries arrested and executed Robespierre to stop the Terror. This ended the extreme phase and brought a more moderate government.
  • THE DIRECTORY

    THE DIRECTORY

    was a weak and corrupt government that struggled with economic problems and instability after the Reign of Terror.
  • THE CONSULATE

    THE CONSULATE

    began after Napoleon’s coup and gave him most of the power, bringing stability to France and leading to his rule as Emperor.
  • COUP DÉTAT OF BRUMAIRE

    COUP DÉTAT OF BRUMAIRE

    Napoleon overthrew the Directory with military support. This ended the Revolution and brought him to power.