Countmontecristo

The French Revolution and The Count of Monte Cristo

  • A meeting of Estates-Generals was called by Louis XVI.

    A meeting of Estates-Generals was called by Louis XVI.
    A meeting of Eastates-Generals was called by Louis XVI to discuss a new tax plan. It was called to form solutions for the county's financial problems.
  • The National Assembly appoints a committee of 30 members to draft a constitution.

    The National Assembly appoints a committee of 30 members to draft a constitution.
    Thier task is to draw up and adopt a constitution.Demonstrations and speeches take place at the Palais Royal.
  • The storming and fall of Bastile

    The storming and fall of Bastile
    The storming of the Bastille occurred in Paris, France on the morning of 14 July 1789. The medieval fortress and prison in Paris known as the Bastille represented royal authority in the centre of Paris,Its fall was the flashpoint of the French Revolution.
  • The Declaration of the Rights of Man was passed by the National Assembly.

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man was passed by the National Assembly.
    Pointed out the rights a man has. Also made to educate the people of the laws. They thought that ignorance was one of the main reasons for crimes.
  • Louis the XV Iand his family are arrested.

    Louis the XV Iand his family are arrested.
    They were arrested while trying to flee France. He was convicted of conspiracy with foriegn powers.
  • France declares war on Austria.

    France declares war on Austria.
    Reactionaries and the monarchy wanted war because they thought that the new government would be easily defeated by foreign powers. This would pave the way for a return to the old regime, with Louis at the head of government. .
  • Louis XVI sentenced to the guillotine.

    Louis XVI sentenced to the guillotine.
    In august evidence was found the Louis the XVI was commiting treason. The next January he was sent to get his head off. His wife would be the next to follow.
  • The Reign of Terror Court sentenced 20,000 to 40,000 people to death.

    The Reign of Terror Court sentenced 20,000 to 40,000 people to death.
    The Committe of Public Saftey a.k.a. "Reign of Terror" wanted to creat a rebublic. Everybody that went against this would be sentenced to death.The victims were clergy, aristocracy, and common people.
  • A new constitution was adopted.

    A new constitution was adopted.
    It established the Directory, and remained in effect until the coup of 18 Brumaire (9 November 1799). It helped end the Revolution and also the began the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
  • The fall of the Directory means the End of the Revolution

    The fall of the Directory means the End of the Revolution
    With choas at the neck of the Direactory. People of power started looking for a new leader. They turned to Napoleon. Which meant the fall of the Directory and the end of the French Revolution
  • The Pharoan arrives at Marseilles

    The Pharoan arrives at Marseilles
    The arrival of the protaganist, Edmond Dantes, is on this day ,starts his first day of improsinment.
  • Edmond is arrested.

    Edmond is arrested.
    Edmond Dantes is arrested during his Betrothal feast.
  • Meets Abbe Faria

    Meets Abbe Faria
    Edmond Dantes meets an imprisoned preist named Abbe Faria that starts teaching him as his student.
  • Edmond Escapes the Chateau d'If.

    Edmond Escapes the Chateau d'If.
    Edmond escaped the Chatea d'If and is saved by a group of pirates.
  • Edmond finds the treasure

    Edmond finds the treasure
    When the smugglers went to do a job on the island of Monte Cristo, he took this oppurtunity to find the treasure.
  • The Count rescues Albert

    The Count rescues Albert
    The Count rescues Albert from Luigi Vampa. Albert then promises the Count to show him around Paris.
  • Th Count of Monte Cristo arrives at Paris.

    Th Count of Monte Cristo arrives at Paris.
    The Count arrives at Parisfor albert to showhim around and to get closer to his goal.
  • Fernand kills himself.

    Fernand kills himself.
    Fernand kills himself when he knows his life is ruined and that his family left him.
  • Danglars goes bunkrupt.

    Danglars goes bunkrupt.
    Danglars goes bankrupt afterthe count asked for 5 million francs thesame day he had to pay money to the hospital
  • Villefort goes mad

    Villefort goes mad
    Villefort goes mad after everyone in his family beside his own father, Noirtier, is dead ,and when Abbe Busoni showed him who he really was, Edmond Dantes.