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Louis XVI crowned King of France
Louis XVI becomes king of france. Lived in Palace of Versailles. Had a wife name Marie Antoinette. -
American Revolution Begins
The war between America and Britain. France help aid the Americans. -
Calling of the Estate General
Louis XVI and all of the estate goes to this big meeting. They're discussing if they should start taxing the 2nd estate. -
Formation of the National Assembly
The 3rd estate decide to create there own body of government.The third estate decided to for the National Assembly. -
The Tennis Court of Oath
The third estate sworn to keep fighting until they establish a constitution. -
Attack of Bastille
The third estate decide to attack Bastille. Since they didn't had the privilege to carry guns, they would use anything that could be use as a weapon. -
French women force Louis XVI to leave Versailles
The french women made Louis XVI to leave Versailles. He was later found and arrested. -
Declaration War of against Austria
France was battling against Austria. Since Louis XVI told other monarchs to come invade France, -
The National Convention is formed
France abolish monarchy. They made France republic. -
Louis XVI is executed
Louis XVI was arrested and then executed a year later. He was executed with the guillotine. -
Reign of Terror
People started to go against one another. The Jacobins was part of this event too. -
The Thermidorian Reaction
Robesierre was executed by the guillotine. This was almost the end of the Reign of Terror -
The Directory is formed
The upper middle class had power now. They could not solve the french financial crisis. -
Napoleon takes power
Napoleon takes over France. Napoleon had great success as a general. -
Napoleon Invades Russia
Napoleon invade Russia. When Napoleon's army came back on 120,000 out of 680,000 soldiers came back. -
Napoleons defeat at Waterloo
This was Napoleons last battle. He was sent away to St. Helena and later died.
