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Louis XVI Crowned King
Crowned king and succeeded his grandfather in becoming king. Married Marie Antoinette and they weren’t the best rulers for France. -
American War for Independence Ends
Between American thirteen colonies and Great Britain. Purpose: thirteen colonies to gain independence from Great Britain, so they could be their own country. -
Tennis Court Oath
The National Assembly met at a tennis court to take an oath. They vowed not to separate and reassemble the brokenness of the kingdom. -
Storming of the Bastille
Bastille was attacked by a very angry mob. It became one of the defying moments in the French Revolution. -
Women's March on Versailles
Women were rioting over the high price of bread. Over time, these women grew to be an angry mob. -
France Declares War on Austria
France declared war on Austria because they thought war would unify the country. They also wanted to spread the ideas of the Revolution all over Europe. -
Execution of Louis XVI
He was killed by a guillotine. He was found guilty for treason which ultimately led him to his death. -
Reign of Terror
Repression and bloodshed time during the French Revolution. Purpose: get rid of bad people of France by killing them. -
Napoleon Takes Power
He took advantage of British ships from the French coastal ports. He then sailed to France even though he never had order to. -
Napoleon Exiled to Elba
He was exiled to Elba after he forced abdication. This happened after the Treaty of Fontainebleau. -
Battle of Waterloo
British and Prussians defeated France under Napoleon. British and Prussians beat France and Napoleon was sent to exile to Saint Helena. -
Revolutions of 1848
This was the year of many political upheavals in Europe. Tens of thousands of people were killed, and many were sent into exile.
