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French History

By tomasmya
  • May 1, 1429

    Joan of Arc

    Joan of Arc
    Joan of Arc lead French Troops against the English at Orleans, ending a siege by the British during the Hundred Year's War between France and England. This is significant, because it ended the war between France and England.

  • Louis XIV

    Louis XIV
    Lous XIV, the Sun King, reigned longer than other French ruler during this time. This is significant, because France gained power throughout Europe during this time.

  • Start of the French Revolution

    Start of the French Revolution
    The French Revolution began with the storming of the Bastille. The French Revolution was significant, because the lower class people went against the high classes so they could get a voice in what was occurring at the time.

  • Napoleon Becoming Leader

    Napoleon Becoming Leader
    Napoleon was declared Emperor by the Senate which began the beginning of the First French Empire. This is significant, because Napoleon was the greatest military genius of his time and possibly the greatest general in history.

  • Henry Desgrange

    Henry Desgrange
    Henry Desgrange founded the Tour de France which is the world's most popular and important bicycle race. This is significant, because this race still continues to go on today.

  • World War I

    World War I
    From 1914 to 1918, France battled Germany in World War I. This is significant, because World War I is a very big and important wae in history.

  • Versaille, France

    Versaille, France
    Versaille, France is the location where the Treaty of Versaille was signed at this time. This is significant, because this treaty ended World War I.

  • Germany defeats France

    Germany defeats France
    In 1940, Germany defeated France during World War II. This is significant, because then in 1945, Britain, France, and the US defeated Germany, Japan, and Italy.

  • Paris Freed frrom Germany

    Paris Freed frrom Germany
    After four years, Paris was freed from German occupation. This is significant, because then General Charles de Gaulle began to head a provisional government in Paris.

  • The French-Indochina War

    The French-Indochina War
    Between 1946 and 1954 the French Indochina War occured. This is significant, because France ended up losing control of colonies in southeast Asia, including Vietnam , during this war.