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French Revolution
The revolution began due to an increase in taxes, food prices, a self centered government and many more variables which surrounded France and were in France. At the time of the revolution, the price of bread was a month's wage which was another large variable to begin the revolution. -
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French Revolution
Time where the French revolutionaries gained independence from the monarchy which ruled the people of France. -
Storming of the Bastille
People of Paris are consumed with immense amounts of fear, causing them to riot and take out their fear and anger on a major political building. This building was the Bastille which was a symbol of oppression under the king's rule. On July 14, 1789, the revolutionaries took over the Bastille and killed it's commander. After that these people destroyed the Bastille brick by brick. -
The Great Fear
Troops of the king went around destroying food and villages causing the people of France to go into a frenzy of panic, therefore starting a riot. -
National Asssembly
The National Assembly consisted of all males, all of which had Natural Rights. Also, in this National Assembly, the position of an individual was based on skill and merit. -
Napolean Bonaparte Rises
He quickly becomes a successful general and a member of the consulate. After that, he became the First Consul and then the Consul for Life. Later on, he became the Emperor of France, with the new slogan being "Order, Security, Efficiency" -
Rise of Nationalism
During Napolean's conquest of neighboring countries causes the rise of Nationalism among the countries which means they were not happy with France controlling their government. After this, in 1812 Napolean's army was defeated with 600,00 troops.
