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The Tennis Court Oath
Dramatic act of defiance by representatives of the nonprivileged classes of the French nation during the meeting of the Estates-General. Effect of Bastille Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Tennis Court Oath". Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/event/Tennis-Court-Oath. Accessed 9 December 2022. -
The storming of the Bastille
Revolutionists storm Bastille to collect gunpowder and guns. This impacted the Revolution hugely, as it showed the people could overpower the Monarchy for the first time.
This connects to the Great Fear, as many people did this based on that. Volle, Adam. "storming of the Bastille". Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Oct. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/event/storming-of-the-Bastille. Accessed 9 December 2022. -
The Great Fear in the countryside
A period of panic and riot by peasants and others amid rumors of an “aristocratic conspiracy” by the king and the privileged to overthrow the Third Estate.
This connects to the storming of Bastille, as this was the cause of it.
Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Great Fear". Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Dec. 2016, https://www.britannica.com/event/Great-Fear. Accessed 10 December 2022. -
The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
Was written by France, used as a new constitution by France. There was actually no mentioning of French people, as the writers wanted it to be accessed and used by everyone in the world. Effect of Bastille. Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen". Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Sep. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Declaration-of-the-Rights-of-Man-and-of-the-Citizen. Accessed 10 December 2022. -
The Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria
The French Revolutionary war starts, as war is declared on Austria. Effect of the Tennis Court Oath. https://alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/legislative-assembly-declares-war-1792/ -
Louis XVI is executed at the guillotine
He was brought to trail for treason and executed by guillotine on 21 January 1793. His wife, Mary Antoinette, was executed in the same way nine months later. Effect of the Great Fear. https://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item105119.html#:~:text=He%20was%20brought%20to%20trail,same%20way%20nine%20months%20later. -
Robespierre's Reign of Terror
During the Terror, the committee exercised virtual dictatorial control over the French government. It targeted and systematically executed perceived enemies of the Revolution. There was upwards of 15,000 public executions. Cause of the Directory Rule.
Bouloiseau, Marc. "Maximilien Robespierre". Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Dec. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Maximilien-Robespierre. Accessed 9 December 2022. -
Directory Rule
Brought forth in response to the Reign of Terror. It created a five-member committee. Was diminished by Napoleons more formal dictatorship. Effect from the reign of terror. https://byjusexamprep.com/what-was-the-directory-rule-of-france-i -
Napoleon is declared First Consul
Appointed by himself for life, Napoleon set himself and his future heirs up for the ruling of France. He hoped to create his own regime with his image. Effect of the execution of the prior king. https://library.brown.edu/cds/napoleon/time2.html#:~:text=In%20August%201802%2C%20Napoleon%20proclaimed,regime%20in%20his%20own%20image. -
Napoleon is declared Emperor
In 1804, Napoleon declares himself Emperor of France. He is correlated in Notre Dame. Cause of every battle following. -
Napoleon is defeated by Horatio Nelson
Lord Nelson and the royal navy thwarted Napoleons hopes of expansion into England, becoming one of Napoleons first losses. Cause of exiling to St Helena, as it started a strong of losses to England for Napoleon.
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Napoleon is defeated in Russia
Napoleon leads his forces into Russia. Yet, like everyone else that tries, ultimately succumb to the Russian Winter. Effect of Napoleon becoming emperor, having complete control of decisions. https://www.history.com/news/napoleons-disastrous-invasion-of-russia -
Napoleon is defeated at Leipzig
Decisive defeat for Napoleon, resulting in the destruction of what was left of French power in Germany and Poland. Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Battle of Leipzig". Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Leipzig. Accessed 10 December 2022. -
Napoleon is exiled to Elba
Napoleon abdicates the throne, and, in the Treaty of Fontainebleau, is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba. Effect of lost wars, including the one lost to Lord Nelson https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/napoleon-exiled-to-elba#:~:text=On%20April%2011%2C%201814%2C%20Napoleon,%2C%20on%20August%2015%2C%201769. -
Napoleon is exiled to St. Helena
After being defeated by Britain at the battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena Effect of many lost battles, including Leipzig. https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Napoleons-Exile-on-St-Helena/