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Louis XVI crowned King of France
Louis XVI was crowned King after the death of his Grandfather Louis XV. During his reign he paid little attention to his advisors and little patience for the details of governing. -
Calling of the Estates General
The Estates General was called after a failed attempt to get the noblilty to be taxed. The Estates General had not been called since 1614. -
Formation of the Nation Assembly
The 3rd Estate wanted to be more apart of the Estates General. They separted from the 1st and 2nd Estates. They wanted to pass laws and reforms to the government. -
Tennis Court Oath
After being locked out of the meeting room, the third estate broke into a tennis court at Versailles. They took an oath to stay their until a new constitution was established. -
Storming of the Bastille
People in Paris gathered weapons to defend the city. In search for arms and gunpowder a mob stormed the Bastille. -
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Great Fear
Unfair treatment of the 3rd Estate made the peasants and farmers cause havoc. They attach maors and estates by burning them down. -
Womens March
Rumors went around about hoarding grain in the palace. Women were enraged about the rumors and marched to the palace demanding bread. They also demanded the King and Queento leave Versailles and move to Paris, which they did. -
Declaration of war against Austria
Other countries fear that French revolutionaries would spread to their countries. Revolitionaries wanted war to unify the country. -
Formation of the Nation Convention
The National Assembly created the National Convetion from the fear of rebels. Made Fance a Republic. -
Execution of Louis XVI
The Jacobins prisoned and tried Louis XVI for treason. He was sentenced to death by the Guillontine. -
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Reign of Terror
Robespierre gained power in France after the execution of Louis XVI. He governed France a a dictaror and his reign was known as The Reign of Terror. During his Reign almost 40,000 people were killed due to him eliminating threats. -
The Thermidorian Reaction
After the execution of Robespierre, bougeoisie peopel begin to take action. They freed Jacobin prisoners and executed Robespierre cohorts. -
Formation of the French Directory
The new constitution formed the Directory. It was a new government that had 5 officers. -
Napoleon takes Power
Overthrew the directory and took over power. With Napoleon in power France expanded into Italy and exerting influences over other powers. -
Napoleon Invades Russia
Napoleon invaded Russia to punish Alexander. Alexander knew his intentions and planned to lead Napoleon depper into Russia. -
Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo
Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo marked the end of his reign. After that he died.
