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The National Constituent Assembly met to create a French constitution. The 4 of August the feudal privileges ended and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was adopted. The Assembly set up a constitutional monarchy changing France’s political system. When it dissolved on 30 of September of 1791 the Legislative Assembly took over continuing the work of governing the nation.
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The Estates-General convened at Versailles, aiming to tackle France’s financial woes. Representatives, a mix from the clergy, nobility, and commoners, gathered though, disagreements flared fast, particularly about voting power and influence. The Third Estate, seeing little voice, and the King's words concentrated on debt plus reform yet failing to provide actual resolutions. Such mounting tensions underscored the gaping divisions within French society finally this caused , the French Revolution. -
This was a pivotal event during the first days of the French Revolution. The oath was a pledge signed by the 576 of the 577 members from the Third Estate who were locked out of a meeting of the Estate General. -
The 14 of July of 1789 Parisians frustrated by high taxes, food shortages, and fears of royal repression stormed the Bastille a prison in Paris. Seeking weapons and gunpowder to protect the city and support the National Assembly they seized the fortress after fighting. The fall of the Bastille became a symbol of popular resistance to tyranny marking the beginning of the French Revolution and inspiring revolutionary movements across France. -
The 4 of August of 1789 the National Assembly made a daring move by passing the August Decrees. This pivotal decision put an end to feudal privileges, noble titles, tithes, and manorial rights. In a remarkable display of solidarity, both nobles and clergy gave up their privileges, effectively signaling the demise of the Ancien Régime. This transformation not only fostered equality but also helped to alleviate the rural unrest that was simmering during the Great Fear. -
This foundational document was adopted during the French Revolution and it proclaimed that all men are born free and equal in rights. Furthermore, it enshrined tenets like freedom, ownership, safety, and defiance against tyranny. Drawing its breath from the Enlightenment, it's a bedrock of contemporary democracy and human rights. This, consequently, shaped constitutions globally. -
Established by the Constitution of 1791 the Legislative Assembly found itself grappling with deep political rifts, an economic downturn and escalating tensions with European nations. In April of 1792, it made the bold move to declare war on Austria kicking off the Revolutionary Wars and intensifying the crisis that would eventually lead the monarchy's downfall.
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In June of 1791 King Louis XVI and his family made a desperate bid to flee revolutionary Paris aiming to reach the loyalist stronghold of Montmédy near the border. Disguised as servants their plan quickly unraveled when they were spotted and captured in the town of Varennesnas their large slow-moving coach attracted too much attention. This deal a significant blow to the monarchy's reputation sparked greater support for a republic and ultimately set the stage for the monarchy's downfall. -
Was formed after the fall of the monarchy, the National Convention was the governing body of revolutionary France. It declared France a republic, it abolished the monarchy and it put King Louis XVI on trial and to death. The Convention faced internal conflicts between the Girondins and Jacobins leading to the Reign of Terror. It also introduced progressive reforms before being replaced by the Directory in 1795.
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The French Legislative Assembly declared war on Austria, that kicked off the French Revolutionary Wars. With internal political turmoil, an economic downturn, and dangers looming from the outside the revolutionary leaders figured that war would unify the country and disseminate their revolutionary dreams. Despite their hopes, as the conflict heated up, it actually made things worse. This pushed tensions, a more radical political scene, and really helped the monarchy go down. -
Revolutionaries and the National Guard stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris, the King Louis XVI and his family resided within. Sadly, the king´s Swiss Guards, they faced a brutal massacre, and the royal family, they found themselves under arrest. Ultimately, this marked the true fall of the monarchy, with Louis XVI's power suspended. So this paved a path for the emergence of the First French Republic. -
King Louis XVI met his end after a trial the National Convention deemed him guilty of treason. This execution irrevocably terminated absolute monarchy in France also amplifying existing issues with other European monarchies; this played a vital role in the French Revolutionary Wars. That pivotal event evolved into quite the symbol for the Revolution's radical phase. -
Maximilien Robespierre who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety was arrested and executed by guillotine after he lost favor in the National Convention. His execution marked the conclusion of the Reign of Terror paving the way for the Thermidorian Reaction and ushering in a more moderate era of the French Revolution. -
A five-person executive body, combined with a legislature consisting of two chambers, was what it comprised. But the struggles it had to endure! Political wobbliness, financial woes, and those never-ending wars combined to make maintaining any kind of order a real feat. Finally, the Directory's days ended, undone by Napoleon Bonaparte, whose coup on 18 Brumaire, in 1799, birthed the Consulate and closed the book on the Revolution.
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Power was shared by 3 consults. However Napoleon held the position of ''first consul'', so infact he held all the real power.
Napoleon achieved peace in France by allowing exiled nobility return back to France and by recociling with the catholic church by signing a concordat. He achieved internal reforms like the civil code (a single set of laws equal for all french), a public education system and an equal tax system for everyone.
These achievements made Napoleon very popular. -
Wars between France other european powers were constant until 1815.
France as the leading country of the revolutionatry process encouraged people from other countries to rise up against the Old Regime.
Napoleon´s army freed european people of the chains of the Old Regime... but also subjugated occupied territories by force, which led to deep nationalist reactions.
Napoleon defeated several coalitions of European countries, these victories led him to create a great empire. -
One of the greatest victories achieved by Napoleon. He defeated a large Russian-Austrian army (led by Tsar Alexander I Holy Roman Empire Francis II).
Napoleon military genius made him the master of Europe.
In conquered countries he set up liberal governments (constitutions, abolishment of feudalism, equal taxes and laws for everyone...) ruled by members of his family for example: Spain which was ruled by his brother Jose Bonaparte.
The only enemy he couldn´t defeat was UK. -
Off the coast of Cape Trafalgar in Spain, Admiral Horatio Nelson's British fleet comprising 27 vessels, soundly trounced the combined French and Spanish navies which were a force of 33 ships. Nelson's bold plan, it shattered the enemy ranks resulting in capture of seventeen enemy vessels without a single loss on the British side. Even with Nelson's death that crucial win firmly established Britain's command of the sea. Moreover Napoleon's dreams of invading Britain were, well, dashed completely. -
Napoleon´s greates defeat against another coalition of european states. After it the ailed countries entered Paris. -
It took place in present-day Belgium. the moment marked Napoleon´s ultimate defeat. It took place in present-day Belgium. the moment marked Napoleon´s ultimate defeat. French soldiers faced off against British troops guided by the Duke of Wellington. The Prussian army under Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, was there too. Napoleon lost big time, leading to his abdication a second time, then exile in Saint Helena. It was the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The Congress of Vienna planned it all.