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A meeting of three estates of pre-revolutionary France. The three estates were the Clergy, Nobility, and Commons.
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A pledge that started off the French Revolution. It stated that political authority comes from the people, not the monarch.
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A raid on a medieval fortress known as the Bastille. The prison became a symbol of the monarch's rule.
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A decloration of rights in France to the National Assembly. Much like the United States' Bill of rights.
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Women from the marketplaces in Paris marched to lower the price and obtain more bread. They eventually forced King Louis XVI to return to Paris with them.
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King Louis XVI was accused of high treason and executed by guillotine. He was accused of helping other countries to invade France to stop the revolution and remain in power.
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It was a period of the French Revolution when there were many massacres and public executions. These punishments were inflicted on anyone suspected of being unloyal to the revolution. It began with the execution of King Louis XVI.
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The execution of the leader of the Reign of Terror, caused it to be taken over by the National Conventional. Robespierre was executed in public by guillotine, much like his own victims.
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A civil code made by Napoleon. Granted the equality of men and the security of wealth and private property
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Napoleon was crowned emperor at the Notre Dame. This caused him to be an absolute ruler, much like King Louis XVI.
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A military conflict fought by Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom against France. These countries fought and won against the forces of Napoleon.
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Napoleon's invasion of Russia to stop Russia's trade with England. The march resulted in many deaths and caused Napoleon's exile.
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Napoleon loses his throne and is exiled to the Mediteranian island of Elba. This caused the Bourbons to resume power in France.
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The death of Napoleon was due to a condition that was most likely stomach cancer. This impacted France and the island of St. Helena, where he died.