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It was an event in which the French Revolution observed that the absolute monarchy had been underthrown by the French population. A fact, is that they established a republic based on equality, fraternity and liberty. Also four distinct revolutionary governments existed: the National Assembly, the Legislative Assembly, the National Convention and the Directory. Louis convened these to try to solve the economic crisis but without success.
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Considered as the start of the French Revolution, it was a meeting of the three estates of Prevolutionary France which are: Clergy, nobility and commoners. Financial and social crises were a problem and to address it Louis XVI of France convened this meeting. This culminated in the third estate's break with Royal Authority and the formation of the National Assembly.This is considered as the star of the French Revolution. -
The members of the National Assembly saw that the doors were they do the meetings were locked.Instead of being angry or intimidated, they gathered in a nearby indoor tennis court.There, the members of the National Assembly took an oath and promised in that indoor tennis court that they would not break up until they draft a new constitution for France.Also it marked a definitive rupture of the old regimen and began a new era in French politics. -
There was a dilapidated building in Paris called the Bastille prison, with only seven prisoners, but the royal fortress had much weight in the French collective consciousness. The rumors spread and it became a symbol of frustration with the French monarchy, when hundreds of Parisians besieged the prison. In that moment, Paris citizens were very angry. After years of supporting the American Revolution, France was on the brink of bankruptcy. -
There were a set of 19 articles that were passed by the National Constituent Assembly which abolished France's feudalism. It also ended tax exemptions for the upper classes and this passage represented a significant achievement in the French Revolution. National Assembly was searching to show its commitment to the people and to consolidate the achievements of the Revolution. -
The representatives of the French population were believing that the ignorance,neglect or the concept of human rights was the cause of the corruption of the governments.They have decided to set forth in a declaration the natural, inalienable, and sacred rights of man.This presents to all members of the social body, they remid them of their rights and duties. The National Assembly recognizes and proclaims, in the presence of the Supreme Being, some of the men's rights. -
The Legislative Assembly convened for the first time, marking a dramatic shift from the National Constituent Assembly.This new governing form reflected radical changes: the people who had dominated the previous assembly (nobles and clergy) were absent. Of the 745 new representatives, the majority were wealthy landowners, with lawyers forming the largest professional group. Unlike them, these were mostly young men without political experience.
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King Louis XIV of France and his family attempted to escape from Paris in which Louis attempted a counter-revolution by joining royalist troops.They managed to go to the small town of Varennes, where they were recognized in Sainte-Menehould and they were arrested.This attempt will reach consequences after the popular hostility toward the French monarchy as an institution.nThis attempt provoced some acusations of betrayal, which will led to its expulsion. -
The National Convention was the parliament of the French Revolution.Previously, we had the National Constituent Assembly lasted two years and the Legislative Assembly which lasted less than the Constituent Assembly (1 year). A fact is that it was the first French government that was organized as a republic and not as a monarchy. Another achievement is that the deputies to said Convention would be elected by all French people over twenty-one years of age and living through their future labour.
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It was a continental conflict in which Austria, Prussia, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Spain, and others which formed a coalition of the European powers, tried to defeat France. The ideals of the French Revolution were those that sparked this conflict, and also threatened the absolute monarchies in the countries of Europe. After their victory in the battle of Valmy, the French proclaimed themselves a republic, and embarked on expansionist ambitions. -
In that moment, France was facing a deep political crisis and social unrest which made the French angry.The events at the Tuileries Palace marked a significant moment in the French Revolution that caused the fall of the monarchy.So a group of revolutionaries that wanted to establish a more radical republican government in France stormed the Tuileries palace in Paris.The king that was Louis XIV and his family resided there and they overthrew their monarchy -
This execution is one of the most significant events in the French Revolution and also in European history.This execution marked the end of the Bourbon monarchy and symbolized the profound social transformations that the Revolution sought to achieve. A fact is that a reason of this execution was the revolutionaries in the Tauileries Palace. The revolutionaries had a great influence on society and they executed Louis because of them. -
Robespierre and some of his followers were arrested at the hotel de ville in paris,but him and 21 followers were taken to the Place de la Revolution where they were executed by guillotine and in that same day the Committee killed 17.000 people who were enemies of the Revolution, because of the radical democrats, which came to dominate the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror. -
The directory is a form of government which is composed by bicameral legislature, and also an executive branch. What they wanted is to stabilize a fractured nation with ever-shrinking borders and a struggling economy. A fact is that is the third time france wants to establish enlightened government, but they wanted it without a monarch wielding absolute power above the French population. Because this was lasting the pacience of people because of the long process, Napoleon promised big changes.
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The consulate was a period of government which was established by Napoleon and it was followed by the French Revolution. Napoleon Bonaparte established a new government with himself as the First Consul and also staged a coup d'état (Golpe de estado). During this period, new political and economic reforms were implemented that helped to consolidate Napoleon's power and was the start for the creation of the Napoleonic Empire.
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The Empire symbolized the French dominance in the European territories, the great strategical ideas and structures of Napoleon. In their best moment, which was in 1812. They controlled long territories which spread modern legal frameworks and revolutionary principles. However, its expansion provoked resistance and ultimately led to its downfall. It would have lasted to 1814 but they briefly revived during the Hundred Days which is symbolized by their dominance over much of Europe.
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It was a military engagement, which was fought near Austerlitz, in what is now the Czech Republic, and pitted the troops of the French Empire, which were led by the emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.They fought against the combined forces of Austria and Russia, becoming one of the greatest and decisive defeats led by Napoleon Bonaparte which resulted in a lot of dominion over much of the European territories in that moment. -
After several months of total peace, fighting resumed between Britain and France.Napoleon collected along the French North coast a large number crafts and a specific number of men in what he called them: the Army of England for an invasion attempt. In early October, the British captain (Sydney Smith) led a raid of fire ships against the mouth of the Rhine, which resulted in the destruction of some vessels in the invasion fleet. -
Later of the failed invasion of Russia where Napoleon's forces suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat. Also, the sixth coalition was fromed and was composed by the countries:United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Russia, Prussia, Sweden, and Austria.Something in common between these country is that they all suffered defeats at the hands of the Napoleonic Empire.This made him organize a new army with the surviving troops from the Russian campaign. -
The Battle of Waterloo was a military conflict that took place in Belgium. It was a significant engagement that marked the end of the Napoleonic Era and its dominance in Europe. Also, had a significant impact on the political and territorial landscape of the continent. This battle was fought by the French army (led by Napoleon Bonaparte) and the Allied forces, which were composed of British, Prussian, and other European nations.