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the storming of the bastille
On the day that the bastille was stormed, a mob of seven membersbroke into a prison. They also found governor Marquis de launay. When the soldiers that king Louis XIV sent to get the mob showed up they killed the governor. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was writtenby the National Assembly. The document made all men equals. It gave them all the right of liberty, fraternity, property, and life. -
Black citizens were granted equal rights
The black citizens from French colonies were granted equal rights after fighting in 1791 The slaves were freed and every black citizen was given rights. -
The execution of Louis XVI
Since he failed in his duty as the king of France, King Louis XVI was on trial for treason. He was later executed using the guillotine. -
The Reign of Terror begins
In this period, there was a major conflict between the Girondins and the Jacobins. It began when Robespierre declared terror. During this period many people were executed by the guillotine. -
Robespierre was executed
Accused of being a tyrant, Robespierre was arrested on July 27. The next day he was executed. Robespierre was deserted by his supporters. -
Napoleon Bonaparte takes power
After Robespierre, the country of France had no leader for six years. Then, Napoleon Bonaparte claims himself the emperor of France. He was the first emperor of France. -
The Battle of Austerlitz
The Battle of Austerlitz was known as a great victory for Napoleon.The battle was between France, and Russia and Austria. The battle was near Austerlitz and both the Russian and Austrian armies were destroyed. -
Napoleon and his forces invade Russia
Napoleon decided to invade Russia and when he did he found nothing to attack. The Russians had burnt up all their cities and headed east so Napoleon was stuck in the middle of Russia in the winter. Many of his troops were killed so Napoleon headed back east. -
The Battle of Waterloo
The battle of Waterloo was in Belgium. It was the final loss for Napoleon Bonaparte. After the loss, he was exiled.
