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King Louis XVI crowned king of France (1774)
The last king of France before the French Revolution. Married to Marie Antoinette. -
The American Revolution begins
France helped fund the American Revolution which eventually became a reason as to why there were financial problems in France. The Americans later won independence from Great Britain. -
Calling of the Estates General
King Louis XVI called for its first meeting since 1614. The people of France were classified under the first estate, second estate, and the third estate. The third estate was the largest group, however they didn't have the same privileges as the other two estates. -
Formation of the National Assembly
An assembly which was formed by the 3rd estate. National Assembly was created due to the 3rd estate being treated unlike the others and not having the same privileges. -
The Tennis Court Oath
An oath made by the 3rd estate vowing not to reconnect with the Estates General until their votes began to matter and until they were treated fairly. It was a protest in France. -
The Storming of Bastille
It was a protest that occurred in Paris, France. They stormed into a prison known as Bastille, they were primarily members of the 3rd estate who disagreed with the way they were being treated by the king and protested. -
French Women Force Louis XVI to Leave
Thousands of women marched to the Palace of Versailles and rioted. The next day, due to so many people marching they forced King Louis XVI to leave the palace at once. -
Declaration of War Against Austria
France believed that the war would help unify their country. The legislative declared war on Austria so that they could invade and try to calm the people of France down -
National Convention is Formed
The national convention is a type of government that France had during the French Revolution. The national convention was the first French government created by the Republic -
Louis XVI is Executed
Louis XVI was sentenced to death by the guillotine in Paris. Him and his wife were convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers (Austria). After his execution, 9 months later Marie Antoinette was executed by the guillotine as well. -
Reign of Terror
The reign of terror was a period of time during the french revolution that lasted till July 27, 1794. During the reign of terror they killed everyone who they believed were enemies of the revolution. -
Thermidorian Reaction
The thermidorian reaction was a revolt which initiated. This revolt caused the fall of Robespierre and the collapse of the reign of terror in France -
The Directory is Formed
The directory is a government that was formed during the French Revolution which lasted 4 years. -
Napoleon Takes Power
Napoleon got power over France because of the Coup. He was the first consul of France and he put an end to all the chaos from the French Revolution and the people of France favored him. -
Napoleon Invades Russia
During the invasion of Russia Napoleon attempted to defeat the Russian army. Napoleon wanted Tsar Alexander I of Russia to stop trading with the British so he could force the UK to agree for peace. -
Battle at Waterloo
The battle of Waterloo is where Napoleon was defeated once and for all. This was his final defeat and after the battle of waterloo he later died from an unknown illness.
