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The National Covention is formed
The National Convention was the second government during the French Revolution. This was the first French government organized as a republic, separating from the monarchy. -
Louis XVI was crowned King of France.
Louis XVI became the new Dauphin of France after his grandfather died. He was assumed the title "King of France and Navarre" until September 4th, 1791. -
The American Revolution begins
The American Revolution took place in America against their monarch King George III. France did fund and allied America during this time. -
Calling of the Estates General
The Estates General was a general assembly representing the three estates of France. The Estate General was called by King Louis XVI and ended with the third estate forming the National Assembly. -
Formation of the National Assembly
The National Assembly was a revolutionary assembly formed by the third estate of France. The third estate was then granted double representation. -
The Tennis Court Oath
The National Assembly vowed to "not separate, and to reassemble wherever circumstances require, until the constitution of the kingdom is established. This was a crucial event in the early days of the French Revolution. -
Attack on the Bastille
The state prison in Paris known as the Bastille was angrily attacked by an aggressive mob. This event is one of the defining moments of the Revolution -
French Women force Louis XVI to leave Versailes
The French women besieged the palace, and in a dramatic and violent confrontation, they were able to enforce their demands upon King Louis XVI. The following day the women urged the King, his family, and most of France to go with the Assembly to Paris. -
Declaration of war against Austria
France declared war on both Austria and Prussia in the spring of 1792. This event encouraged the National Convention to abolish their monarchy. -
Louis XVI is executed
Louis XVI was killed by the guillotine at the Place de la Concorde. He was convicted in a near unanimous vote. -
Reign of Terror
This event was characterized by brutal repression. At the end of this event there was 16,594 official deaths in France. -
The Thermidorian Reaction
The Thermidorian Reaction in the Revolution resulted in the fall of Maximillian Robespierre. It also was the collapse of the Reign of Terror in France. -
The Directory is formed
The Directory was a French Revolutionary government set up by the constitution. It was also only a five member committee. -
Napoleon takes power
Napoleon Bonaparte stabilizes France after the devastating blows to the country. He also set up his own Napoleonic code. -
Napoleon Invades Russia
napoleon invades Russia with 600,000 men and 50,000 horses. He was not aware of the harsh weather and lost half of his crew before returning home. -
Napoleon defeat at the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon and his army was defeated by two of the armies. After the defeat Napoleon was exiled to the Island of Elba
