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French revolution

By Aubryjm
  • Palace of versailles Built

    Palace of versailles Built

    The palace of versailles area is 3.166 miles. It was built to glorify the king.
  • King Louis moved capitol

    King Louis moved capitol

    It was moved from from Paris to Versailees. It was to escape Paris.
  • King Louis married Marie Antoinette

    King Louis married Marie Antoinette

    They hoped the marriage would strengthen alliance. She was only 14, Louis was 15.
  • Period: to

    French Revolution

    Was a period of major social events. It completed changed relationships of rulers.
  • Tennic Court Oath

    Tennic Court Oath

    It was a pivotal event in the French Revolution. The third estate made it.
  • Bastille is stormed

    Bastille is stormed

    It was stormed in search for armery and ammunition. They also hoped to free prisoners.
  • Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

    Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

    A human civil rights document. It was set by France.
  • Womens march on Versailees

    Womens march on Versailees

    Gave confidence in the power over the king. They demanded bread.
  • King Louis executed

    King Louis executed

    He was voted to be executed. Louis failed to address frances financial system and led to failure.
  • Reign of terror

    Reign of terror

    This was a period of violence. Many were assassianated.
  • Napoleon launches a Coup d'Etat on the weak and corrupt directory

    Napoleon launches a Coup d'Etat on the weak and corrupt directory

    This is often seen as the effective end of french revolution. It overthrew system.
  • Napoleonic code

    Napoleonic code

    It established the French consulate. Officialy was the civil code of french.
  • Napoleon crowns himself emperor

    Napoleon crowns himself emperor

    Made Josephine Empress. He really wanted the power.
  • Period: to

    Napoleon as Emperor

    After seizing political power in France he crowned himself emperor. The crowning took place at Notre Dame in Paris.
  • Defeat in Russian Campaign

    Defeat in Russian Campaign

    It was a French invasion of Russia. Known as patriotric war.
  • Battle of waterloo

    Battle of waterloo

    Was fought in Belgium. Napoleon was defeated.
  • Napoleon was exiled

    Napoleon was exiled

    He was exiled to the island of Elba. He escaped to France and was exciled.