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French Revolution by Payton Ethridge 8TH PERIOD

By paytonethridge
  • Palace of Versailles Built

    Palace of Versailles Built

    Originally came from a small lodge in 1623. Louis XIV was a contributor.
  • Versailles Becoming the New Capital of France

    Versailles Becoming the New Capital of France

    Louis XIV wanted to obtain more control while also getting further away from Paris. He thought it would help him escape the turmoil.
  • Louis XVI marries Marie Antoinette

    Louis XVI marries Marie Antoinette

    Marie Antoinette was the daughter of Austrian Archduchess Maria Theresa & the Holy Roman Emperor, Francis I. By marrying her, Louis XVI hoped to strengthen his alliance with Austria.
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    French Revolution

    A period in France that stood for a reformation of political & societal approaches. The economy and population skyrocketed.
  • Tennis Court Oath Conclusion

    Tennis Court Oath Conclusion

    A pledge announcing that political authority was to be in the hands of the people, not the monarchy. The Third Estate met at an indoor tennis court to make this pledge, hence the name.
  • Storming of Bastille

    Storming of Bastille

    The Bastille stood as the symbol of the monarch's dictatorial control and was attacked by an angry mob. This signified the rebellion against the monarchy.
  • Declaration of the Rights of Man & Citizen was Written

    Declaration of the Rights of Man & Citizen was Written

    The aim of this declaration was to implement the idea that men are born equal and free. It had 17 different articles.
  • Women's March on Versailles

    Women's March on Versailles

    Some guards ended up being killed from this march; the march lasted for 6 hours. The march symbolizes a new balance of power in France.
  • Louis XVI is Executed

    Louis XVI is Executed

    Charged with treason after evidence being found of his dealings with foregin powers. His execution coined him the name "Citizen Louis Capet".
  • Reign of Terror Begins

    Reign of Terror Begins

    A time period of mass executions & arresting of thousands. People suspected to be against the revolution were prosecuted.
  • Napoleon's Coup D'etat

    Napoleon's Coup D'etat

    Staged by Napoleon, he led a coup d'etat to overthrow the system of government in France. His victory led to the implementation of the French Consulate.
  • Implementation of Napoleonic Code

    Implementation of Napoleonic Code

    Took away some rights to children, took away individual rights to women, and enforced the authority of men. This also gave all male citizens equal rights to each other but reintroduced colonial slavery.
  • Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor

    Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor

    This was a symbol to show Napoleon cannot be controlled. After crowning himself, he crowned his wife, Josephine. They became emperor & empress.
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    Napoleon as Emperor

    Considered one of the greatest military generals and led France to a great & enlightened state.
  • Napoleon's Russian Campaign Defeat

    Napoleon's Russian Campaign Defeat

    Napoleon launched an invasion targetting Russia with the goal of liberating Poland from them. Napoleon also planned to persuade the tsar to stop trading with the British.
  • Napoleon's Exile

    Napoleon's Exile

    Napoleon, after his defeat at Waterloo, was exiled to Elba. He later died in exile after 6 years.
  • The Battle of Waterloo

    The Battle of Waterloo

    This battle marks the end of the Napoleonic Era & the fall of his reign. The battle resulted in his loss & the loss of 25,000 soldiers.