French Revolution MWH-6.2 Analyze the reasons for independence movements as exemplified by the French and Haitian revolutions and eighteenth-century South American rebellions.

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  • French Revolution Begins

    The beginning of the French Revolution in which a long period of change in the government and social classes begins. It also signals the eventual power of Napoleon

  • Siege and Surrender of the Bastille

    Lower class citizens raid the Bastille prison. This is significant as it is one of first violent events of the revolution.

  • Declaration of the Rights of Men and Citizen

  • Women's March on Versailles

  • the Fête de la Fédération

  • Royal Family Flees Paris

  • Overthrow of the Monarchy

  • France at War in Europe

  • Execution of Louis XVI

  • Fury of the Terror

  • Directory replaces the Convention

  • Napoleon