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French Revolution
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Coronation
Louis the XVI was coronation King of France at Reimis. -
Treaty of Paris
This ends the War of America War of Independence. The success of the American colonist against Eurpean power increases the ambitions of the people who wanted a reform in France. -
Assembly of Notables
The Assembly of Notables is convoked. -
Reveillon Riots
There were riots that went out in Paris. These were caused by low wages, food shortages, and it lead to about 25 deaths be the troops. -
Locked Out
The Third Estate/National Assembly are locked out of the meeting of houses. This is where the thought about the Tennis Court was made. -
Storming of the Bastille
Many people went to go grab weapons from the Bastille and started a riot. Many important poeple were massacred and it makes France take a few steps back and think. -
The Great Fear
This was the begining of the Great Fear. Peasants revolted against feudalism and a number of urban disturbances and revolts. -
Veto
The National Assembly grants the veto to Louis XVI. -
The Directory
The Executive Directory takes on the executive power. -
Getting Married
Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephin de Beauhainals get married. -
Becoming Leader
Napoleon becomes leader and takes away the Directory. He comes up with his own plan and it is called the Consulate. -
Making Peace
Napoleon makes peace with Austria and Britain. -
Going to War
Napoleon goes to war with Britain again and trys to win over Britain but it doesnt work. -
Napoleonic Code
The code forbade privileges based on birth, allowed freedom of religion, and specified that government jobs should go to the most qualified. -
Deafeted Napoleon
British and the Prussians defeat Napoleon that pretty much end his years of being leader. You could say this is where the French Revolution ended.