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May 5, 1789, Meeting with the Estates-General
This event had a meeting of representatives from each of the Estates. Since the people of the 3rd Estate didn't get anything done from this system, this led to the 3rd Estate breaking away from the system. -
Tennis Court Oath
The tennis court oath was when the people of the 3rd Estate decided they have had enough of poverty and belittlement, causing the storming of the Bastille and the beginning of the French Revolution -
Storming the Bastille
When the people of the 3rd estate attacked the bastille for weapons and killed the guards. The 3rd estate people got weapons from this to aid in their conquests -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was a document inspired by the Declaration of Independence. It stated that all men had equal rights. -
Women's March of Versailles
The women's march on Versailles was an event of which many Parisian women walked 12 miles to Versailles to address the food shortage to the King. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was murdered by guillotine in Place de la Revolution located in Paris. He was executed after months of torture. The King was convicted for treason and died claiming his innocence. The death of King Louis XVI aided in Napoleon gaining power. -
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Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a timespan during the French Revolution when Maximilien Robespierre led and encouraged violence and the execution of 16-thousand people. It ended with Robespierre and many of his followers being beheaded. -
Maximilien Robespierre's Execution
Robespierre, who took the leading role in the executions and violence during the Reign of Terror, was arrested at Hôtel de Ville in Paris. He was executed in the same location as King Louis XVI. Shortly thereafter, the Committee of Public Safety lost its authority and led to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. -
Napoleonic Code is Established
The Napoleonic Code was a new set of laws covering all France territories. It gave men more rights and deprived women of all individual rights. It additionally reintroduced colonial slavery. -
Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor
Napoleon first became self-proclaimed emperor on May 18, 1804. The official ceremony was held in December. Instead of letting Pope Pius VII crown him, Napoleon crowned himself emperor and crowned Josephine Empress. This led to Napoleon gaining extreme power over France and eventually Italy. -
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Peninsular War
A war of which most of Europe fought against France who was invading their land. Aided the downfall of Napoleon. -
Napoleon and his men march on Russia
After conquering most of Europe, Napoleon set his sights on Russia after many skirmishes. The Russians pulled back and abandoned nearly every battle location in order to deprive Napoleon's army of food. After environmental issues, such as extreme temperatures and lack of food, Napoleon's army began to retreat. This gave Prussia, Austria, and Sweden the confidence to bring up arms with Great Britain and Russia to try and defeat Napoleon once again. -
Napoleon is exiled to Elba
After Napoleon's army gives up, he abdicates his throne and was sent to Elba for exile. However, he escapes and goes to Paris, where he temporarily gains supporters and engages in the Battle of Waterloo where he was defeated for the last time. -
Napoleon Dies
After the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon is exiled yet again, but now to the location of Saint Helena, where he stayed at until death. His cause of death was stated as stomach cancer. However, some theorize he was poisoned.
