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French formally ally with the Americans during the American Revolution
Wanted to confront and destroy England through the American Revolution becuase the French couldnt break down England on their own. -
meeting of the estates general
Louis XVI convened the estates general after 175 yrs of un-use. Created a constitution. -
storming of bastille
the people of France storm and seige the prison and slaughter guards and inmates -
Declaration of Rights of Man
Passed by National Constituent Assembly, was a fundamental document of the French Revolution and in the history of human and civil rights -
Civil Constitution of the Clergy
A law passed that basically confiscated the Church's land holdings in France -
Attempted Escape of the Royal Family to Austria
After help from some of their loyal subjects, the royal family desguised as peasants fled paris. However, at the border, the king presented his passport hoping to cuase an uprising of support. Much to his dismay tho, he was arrested and sent back to paris. -
King Louis XVI executed
After being imprisoned for treason, he was beheaded in front of a large public audience who all called for royal blood. -
the beginning of the reign of terror
Soon after the beheading of King Louis XVI, the new political leaders of the country (Robespierre and friends) start calling for blood of anyone who opposes the revolution. -
Maximilien Robespierre executed
After Robespierre had eliminated multiple political oppositions, people became scared of their safety, People then stormed his dwelling bto find him bleeding after a failed suicide attempt. He was executes soon after. -
Napoleon crowned King of Italy
Napoleon took on the title "Emperor of France" and "King of Italy" after turning the Republic of Italy into the Kingdom of Italy. -
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Congress of Vienna
A series of meetings between the "big four" (Russia, Prussia, Austria, England) countries plus France to try and rebuild Europe economicaly, socialy, Politicaly. -
Battle of Waterloo/ Napoleon's 2nd abdication and exile
After Napoleon briefly resumed power, he was defeated by the british and prussian forces where he was then abdicated a 2nd time. -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor
During a time of weak leadership, Napoleon was encouraged by his wife and friends to take over the gov, so he did, succesfully.