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American Independence
The Americans came out victorious in their revolutionary war against the British. The American Independence is important to the French Revolution because the French heavily supplied the Americans and it put the French in distress. -
Louis XVI calls the Estates General to session
The Estates General was called because the economy was becoming worse in France. This is important because the French were still in debt from the American Revolution. -
The National Assembly and the Tennis Court Oath
The men of the National Assembly never stoped meeting until a constitution had been made and made an Oath on the Tennis Court. This is important because it shows the country coming back together. -
Storming of the Bastille
The Storming of the Bastille was a raid by the 3rd Estate to steal gun powder to start a bigger revolt. This is important because the Bastille represented dictator-like power in the French Government. -
France is declared a Republic
The Monarchy was abolished and the new Republic came in. This is important because the government had a swing and the country had become more equal. -
Louis XVI is executed
Louis was executed for Treason after France was turned into a Republic. This is important because it shows the shift of the government from a Monarchy to a Republic. -
The Reign of Terror
Robespierre lead The Reign of Terror which was the mass killing of many people in response to the treason of the Committee of Public Safety. This is important because it brought more freedom to the people of France. -
Robespierre is executed
Robespierre was executed, which ended the Reign of Terror. This is important because Robespierre was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety and was a leader of the Reign of Terror. -
Napoléon Coup d’Etat
Napoleon took the power in France and overthrew the Directory. This is important because it is seen as when the French Revolution ended. -
The Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Code was the law. The Napoleonic Code was important because it modernized the laws in France and created a whole new legal system. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor
Napoleon became Emperor of France and it was important because he made the Country more equal and proved he was more powerful than the Church. He showed this by crowning himself Emperor. -
Napoleon in Russia
Napoleon invaded Russia with 100,000 men and the Russians burned the land while Napoleon's men were chasing them. This caused there to be no resources for Napoleon and his men to live off of. Napoleon in Russia is important because he was trying to make Russia cut off trade ties with Britain and shows Napoleon's failure as a leader. -
Congress of Vienna Concludes
The Congress of Vienna was when Europe redistributed land after Napoleon. This is important because it is most of the European countries coming together and disputing not in war. -
Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was a battle between the French and the Duke of Wellington's troops. The Battle of Waterloo is important because it was the last battle Napoleon fought before he was Exiled to Elba.