french revolution

By harly1

  • The Meeting of the Estates General

    King Louis XVI called for the General of Estates. He wanted to resolve issues in the country. This lasted several weeks in May and June

  • The Tennis Court Oath

    When the citizens of France went to meet with the King and the General Estates, the doors were locked and they weren't aloud to go in. The people met in a nearby tennis court, to talk about their plans and promised to meet there until they had made a new constitution for France.

  • The Storming of the Bastille

    A state prison in Paris, called the Bastille. Was attacked by a raging mob, people believed that the prison represented the monarchs rule over people. This was a big highlight in the French Revolution.

  • The Reign of Terror

    This was during the french revolution, the revolutionaries began using the guillotine. They were executing people because they believed people were telling secrets about Frances war plans. Robespierre was a big part of this. this lasted from 1793-1794

  • The Rise of Napoleon and Creation of an Empire

    Napoleon crowned himself emperor, he waged wars on multiple countries and expanded the empire.

  • Napoleons Empire Collapses

    Napoleon wages war on Britain, loses. Then wages war on
    Russia, loses. All the people of the countries he conquered began to rebel. He be come cocky and was exiled.

  • The Congress of Vienna

    The Congress of Vienna was an assembly that recognized Europe for their efforts in the Napoleonic wars. It began in September 1814 after Napoleons first exile, and completed it's final act in June of 1815.