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Louis XVI crowned King of France
Louis XVI was crowned King of France after his father died in 1774. That meant he was the new ruler of France -
American Revolution Begins
This happens after King Louis XVI takes the throne. He decides to help America in their war. -
Calling of the Estates-General
King Louis XVI called a meeting of the Estates General. He called them because the French government was having financial problems. -
Formation of the National Assembly
The Third Estate declares the National Assembly. They wanted equal treatment. -
The Tennis Court Oath
Members of the Third Estate take the Tennis Court Oath. They wanted certain rights from the king. -
Attack on the Bastille
People stormed and took down the Bastille. This was the start of the French Revolution. -
French Women force Louis XVI to leave Versailles
Women march up to Versailles and demand lower prices. They force the King and Queen to move to Paris. -
Declaration of war against Austria
France declares war on Austria. France thought that Austria was going to invade them. -
The National Convention is formed
Important decisions were made here. Some was the most important were party candidates -
Louis XVI is executed
Louis XVI was executed by the guillotine. He was charged with treason against France. -
Reign of Terror
This was to protect France from foreign countries.This lead to the loss of tons of lives. -
The Thermidorian Reaction
This was the fall of Maximilien Robespierre. This also lead to the end of the Reign of Terror. -
The Directory is formed
This becomes Frances new form of government. This replaced the committee of public safety. -
Napoleon Takes power
Napoleon becomes the new ruler of France. Everyone loves him as their leader. -
Napoleon Invades Russia
He took over a half a million men to try to invade Russia. Never invade Russia in the winter because only 120,000 men came back home. -
Napoleons defeat at Waterloo
This was Napoleons last battle at which he lost to. This was the end to the Napoleonic era.
