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May 5, 1789 Meeting With Estate General
The heads of each estate of France met to discuss issues in their lives. Because nothing was accomplished, the 3rd Estate left the government to make their own government. -
Tennis Court Oath
3rd Estate members voted to not separate and to reassemble wherever necessary, until the Constitution of the kingdom is established. This led to the 3rd Estate taking over. -
Storming of the Bastille
A state prison was attacked by an angry mob after they heard there were guns and ammo in there. This led to the mob taking over the building and all the people/supplies in there. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The monarchy was restricted, and all citizens were to have the right to take part in the legislative process. Freedom of speech and press were declared, and arbitrary arrests outlawed. This led to more people having a say in things and more freedom. -
Women's March on Versailles
This was when women marched to Versailles to receive more power. This led to revolutionaries having confidence in the power over the people and the king. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
This was the execution of King Louis XVI by cutting off his head. This led to the people taking over and the loss of a King who did nothing different than any other King before him. -
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Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a period where many first, second, and third estate members were targeted and executed. As a result, paranoia and mistrust spread across the people of France -
Maximilien Robespierre's execution
Revolutionary leaders grew tired of Robespierre's harsh treatment. They turned on Robespierre and had him arrested. He was executed, along with many of his supporters, by guillotine. This led to the end of his harsh treatment and his rule. -
Napoleonic Code is established
This made the authority of men over their families stronger, deprived women of any individual rights, and reduced the rights of illegitimate children. This led to more harsh treatment in some households. -
Napoleon Crowns himself emperor
Napoleon proclaimed himself emperor, and made Josephine Empress. This made him the King and put everyone under him. -
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Peninsular War
fought by Spain, the United Kingdom and Portugal against the invading and occupying forces of France for control of the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic Wars. This led to the downfall of Napoleon. -
Napoleon and his men march on Russia
The Grande Armée, led by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, crossed the Neman River, invading Russia from present-day Poland. The result was a disaster for the French, as they lost over 300,000 men. -
Napoleon is exiled to Elba
Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France, abdicates the throne, and, in the Treaty of Fontainebleau, is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba. This led to Napoleon being killed. -
Napoleon dies
He dies at the age of 51 to stomach cancer. This led to the end of his rule.