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King Louis XVI calls the Estates General
King Louis called the Estates General into session so they could discuss the financial situation in France at the time. It was the first time since 1614 it had been called into session. -
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French Revolution
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The Tennis Court Oath
The members of the National Assembly(previously Third Estate) took the oath vowing to remain together until the new constitution was established. -
The storming of the Bastille
The storming of the Bastille was brought on by the fear that king Louis would arrest the new National Assembly. It was an attempt in Paris to attack and gain control of the Bastille armory. It was one of the first clear attacks on the monarchy and a clear challenge on their judgment that would shape the war. -
First and Second Estates join the Third Estate in the newly formed National Assembly
The First and Second Estates joined the Third Estate because they also wanted a change in the unequal power balance. They wanted to get rid of the estates for more fair treatment. -
The Great Fear in the countryside
The Great Fear in the countryside was a period where the people of the rural countryside were afraid of aristocrats who would try and attack them to try and stop the French Revolution. It was important because it shows the fear that wealthier French aristocrats had and the effect that the French Revolution had. -
The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
The Declaration was adopted by France's National Assembly in response to the claims of corrupt government. It was a preamble to the constitution and was important because it set up natural rights and equality before the law. -
The Women’s March on Versailles
in response to the scarcity and high prices of bread, a mob of women marched through Versailles and demanded an end to the food shortage and made the royal family return to Paris. -
The Constitution of 1791 sets up a constitutional monarchy in France
The constitutional monarchy was set up to put a limit to the traditional French monarchy. It gave legislative powers to the National Assembly. The constitutional monarchy was put in place in response to the protesting and anger expressed by lower classes. -
The Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria
The assembly was not happy with their monarchs for supporting Austria and because Austria wanted Louis to be king. They hoped to spread revolution and express their anger. -
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Robespierre's Reign of Terror
The people of France were afraid that counterrevolutionary forces would undermine their revolution so they strictly executed anyone they suspected to be against the revolution. This was carried out by the committee of public safety, specifically Maximilien Robespierre. -
Louis XVI is executed at the guillotine
Louis XVI refused to give up his royal power and accept the new revolutionary government. He was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death and was executed at the guillotine. -
The Directory is installed
The Directory was a five member committee. Most of its policies protected those who supported the revolution. It replaced the committee of public safety and ended the reign of terror until it was overthrown by Napoleon. -
Napoleon is defeated in Russia Battle of Trafalgar
During the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon tried to invade Britain and conquer them but the British had always had naval supremacy and it marked Napoleons defeat in his quest for Britain. -
The Continental System is implemented
The continental system was implemented to stop all trade with Britain. It damaged places that needed overseas trade because of Britain's naval supremacy and also stretched Frances forces thin. -
Napoleon is exiled to St. Helena
After Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, he needed to be sent somewhere he would no longer be a threat. Other European leaders wanted to get rid of him so he was sent to St.Helena.