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National Assembly
People were not happy due to King Louis XVI spending habits. The country was broke. Third estate called for change in the government. It is an important event since it triggered a major change in the history of France. YourDictionary -
Storming the Bastille
King Louis XVI tried to take back power. Prison mob stormed the Bastille. King's effort was defeated. This is an important event because the King was defeated. YourDictionary -
Civil Constitution of the Clergy
With months of planning, the Legislative Assembly was created. A constitution was created along with it. A limited monarchy was created and the Government was separate from the Church. This is an important event because this was an effort to reduce the influence of Church on the governance. YourDictionary -
Escape of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
The king realised that his reign was over. The family tried to escape to Austria. Austria started war because France did not support their king. This is important because- along with the internal problems France was facing, they had to face a war against Austria. YourDictionary -
Begenning of the Terror Phase
Things were not normal after the escape of the Louis XVI and Marie. France became republic. The king was executed. This is is important because it was the beginning of a huge terror phase. YourDictionary -
End of the Terror Phase
De Robespierre was not a good leader, because he killed innocent people using fear and hate. The terror phase ended with the execution of De Robespierre. This is important because the people of France realised that fear and hate was not the right thing for a leader to have. YourDictionary -
New Constitution
France needed a new constitution after the end of the Terror Phase. Five rich directory members were in-charge of the new constitution. This was a new experiment for the Republic of France. This is important because the terror regime got into the hands of rich directory members, and the people were not sure if this would work.YourDictionary -
The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
The people of France were upset because the Directory of France was slacking. The royalist mob protested to take down the Directory. The directory members were saved but the Napoleon Bonaparte. This is an important event because Napoleon Bonaparte was given the power of defeat the armies of Austria, after which he took over Switzerland, Naples, and Rome. YourDictionary -
Defeat of Napoleon in Russia
Russia defeated Napoleon after a long and hard battle. French lost 300,000 soldiers in the battle mainly due to hunger and harsh weather. Napoleon was exiled after his defeat. This is an important event in the history to realise that the higher you rise, the harder you fall. YourDictionary -
Restoration of the Monarchy
With the defeat of Napoleon, the Monarchy made its way back to power. The relation of Louis XVI came to the throne after Napoleon was defeated. On July 8th, 1815, the Monarchy was restored. This is an important even because it marked the end of the French Revolution. YourDictionary