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The palace of Versailles was built 12 miles West of Paris. The palace was very grand and was surrounded by beautiful gardens. -
Marie Antoinette was the eleventh daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor. She was only fourteen years old, King Louis was only one year older(15). -
He moved the Capital of France from Paris to Versailles. Versailles was first a Hunting Lodge. In 1661 he began expanding it, and in 1682 he moved his family in. -
A time period in France, in which radical political and social changes occurred. The revolution lasted about ten years.
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The King ordered the meeting of the Estates-General. They insisted on meeting, so they moved to a tennis court and took an oath not to separate until they had endowed France with a written constitution. -
Bastille was a medieval armory, fortress, and political prison. Was overthrown during the French Revolution by the people of France. Ninety-eight people were killed during this storming of the royal authority in the center of Paris. -
This Declaration was formed by the assembly of the estates general. The declaration was created to draft a new constitution and a new set of principles. -
This woman's march forced the royal court and family to change the traditional seating of government. The march consisted of mostly women, in which they marched 12 miles to Versailles. -
He was executed by guillotine amongst the public. He was condemned to death after being found guilty of treason. -
A series of public Massacres took place in the streets of Paris. There were many lives lost from starvation, mini battles in the streets, and executions. -
Napolean overthrew the system of government under the Directory. This event caused the French Revolution to come to a halt, causing the revolution to start to end. -
Known as the first reorganization and revision of laws during the French Revolution since the Romans. Helped create a more equal government and addressed matters relating to property and bloodlines. -
The coronation of Napolean took place in the Palace of Notre Dame. He had Josephine crowned as empress. -
During his time as a "dictator," he created the Napoleonic Code, and reorganized education. He also revolutionized military organization and training.
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Lasted five months, two weeks, and six days. Fought in Eastern Europe. French retreated. -
He was exiled to the island of Elba. He was able to escape the island and returned back to France with a grand army. -
Napoleon led his army into the battle of Waterloo after escaping exile. The battle took place in the United Kingdom.