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Meeting of the Estates General
Louis XVI called this meeting to discuss the issue of taxes. He suggested that every estate should pay taxes, but this idea was rejected by the 1st and 2nd estate. -
Storming of Bastille
3rd estate citizens stormed the prison, released criminals, and stole gunpowder. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
This was approved by the National Assembly and said that each man is an individual and has rights -
Women March on Versailles
This was a protest by women about the scarcity of bread and it's high prices -
Civil Constitution of the Clergy
The Catholic Church's attempt to regain lost power by becoming subordinate with the government. -
King Louis XVI Executed
King Louis was the first king executed on the throne. -
Beginning of the Reign of Terror
The reign of terror was the time period of violence between the two political groups. -
British Defeated at Toulon
Englan tried to seige Toulon, but didn't succeed. -
Maximilien Robespierre Executed
He was an infulential person during the French REvolution and he was on the government's side. -
Napolean Crowns Himself Emperor
Napolean made himself the emperor of France in Notre Dame on this date. -
Napolean Retreats from Russia
After trying to invade Russia, the French army loses, and Napolean is forced to retreat from Moscow. -
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Congress of Vienna
European state ambassadors met in Vienna for about a year to talk about stuff. -
Battle at Waterloo/ Napolean 2nd Abdication and Exiled
After being defeated by aliied forces at Waterloo, Napolean was exiled and sent to St. Helena, where he spent the rest of his life.
