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Louis XVI crowned King of France 1774
King Louis XVI was crowned the King of France and Navarre once his Grandfather had died. King Louis XVI was then the last king of France -
American Revolution begins
The American Revolution was a war funded France. The Colonies wanted independence from Englad, their king. This heavily infliueced the French Revolution -
Estates General Called
The Estates General hasn't been called ever since 1814, but it was called to talk about Money. The Third Estate got overpowered because the other 2 estates didn't want to get taxed and each estate gets one vote. The Third Estates leaves and creates The National Assembly. -
Formation of the National Assembly
The National Assembly was a legislative assembly formed by the Third Estate. The National Assembly lasted from 1789-1791 -
Tennis Court Oath
King Louis Locks the Third estate out of their meeting area so, they meet in a Tennis Court. The Third Estate (National Assembly) took a vow to not to separate. -
Storming of the Bastille
The Bastille was a weaponry area, so the Third estate stormed in to get their needed weapons. There were not a lot of prisoners at the time -
French Women Force King Louis XVI To Leave Versaille
Women of France were rioting against King Louis because of food shortages. They forced King Louis and his family to leave Versailles. -
Declaration of War Against Austria
Revolutionaries wanted war because they thought this would unify France. They thought that war would spread their revolutionary ideas all over Europe. -
National Convention
France decided to make a new government called the National Convention. This had been their second try at a government. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
King Louis (and his wife, Marie) had been charged for treason for not listening to the Government and the people. He tried to make a speech, but his speech was drowned out by the loud noises. -
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Reign of Terror
The time where Robespierre was in power. He executed people who he suspected was a Revolutionary Supporter without any proof. -
Thermidorian Reaction
Robespierre was a ruler during this time, and people hated him. The People decided to overthrow him. -
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Directory is Formed
A 5-person government group that governed France. It had a bicameral legislative -
Napoleon Comes To Power (Coup D'etat)
Napoleon was a strong military leader and was liked by many people. He seized power using Coup D'etat. -
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French Invasion of Russia
Napoleon invades Russia because they did not have the same ideas for a continental system. He then stays in Russia until winter which killed at least 560,000 men in his army. -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon tried to make a comeback but he evidently failed. He was defeated by Prussian and British Military. He then died from an ulcer in his stomach.
