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Estates general
The first meeting of the Estates general in 175 years. Members of each estate came together to discuss the state of France and attempted to fix the economic problem. However King Louis kicked the 3rd estate out in fear he would lose money.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Estates-General
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Start of Great fear
It was a time of conspiracy against the aristocrats. The people were much more allied with the 3rd estate. It happened during the summer. It lead to the raiding of the Bastille.
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Tenis court oath
After being locked out of the estates general the 3rd estate broke into the Versailles tennis court and made a promise to outline a constitution and re-work the government. https://www.britannica.com/event/Tennis-Court-Oath -
Raiding of the Bastille
The Bastille was raided by citizens supporting the revolution. This was in response to the kings army making moves on Paris so they raided the Bastille which was an armory and stole supplies. https://www.ducksters.com/history/french_revolution/storming_of_the_bastille.php -
Beheading of Louis the 16th
As the nation continues to decline the people think the execution of a king will help finish the revolution up. He is brought to the guillotine for his final day on earth.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/king-louis-xvi-executed
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Reign of terror Start
Large time of civil war in France. Kings armies surrounded Paris while civilians were the main force of the revolutionists. Priests and Nobles were the main enemies.
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Beheading of Marie Antoinette
After being stripped away from her child and being treated like a commoner she was executed. Video Notes-Gallagher -
Reign of Terror End
300,000 were arrested
at least 10,000 died in prison
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Coup d'Etat
Napoleon successfully overthrows the french Government.
He makes himself the emperor of France and Has the pope crown him First Consul. He takes the crown from the pope in a show of power
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Bank of France Established
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Establishment of National Education System
He established a school system for educational reforms. The main system was the Lycee. It was a higher form of education only for the smartest. Tuition had to be paid but if necessary the government could pay your tuition. This system was mainly to find smart people to put into the military.
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Napoleon Conquers Austria
After such a long period of fighting between France and Austria Napoleon finally ends it. Common tactics used were hiding in trees and taking advantage of high ground. Napoleon is Credited as one of the best strategists of all time. -
Battle of Trafaglar
This was a Naval battle in which Napoleon lost to Admiral Nelson. England won with 27 ships while France and Spain had 33 ships and still lost.
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The Big Blunder
Napoleon made the huge mistake of leading his main army of 614 thousand people into Russian territory. As the Russians retreated further north it became harder and harder for Napoleon's forces. He came out of Russia with 560 thousand less men.
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Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon marches on Waterloo to make a final effort on the English and Prussian armies. He loses and is captured. He is put on trial then exiled.
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