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Start of the French Revolution
The events that led to the French Revolution and the beginnings of the Revolution itself The United States and the French Revolution -
The Tennis Court Oath
The National Assembly protested on the tennis court of the Estate General and vowed to create a constitution -
Storming of the Bastille
A Parisian mob surrounded the Bastille, captured the men guarding it, stole weapons, and freed prisoners. What caused this event?
King's spending, droughts, disease, poor harvest, Tennis Court Oath, and King Louis stockpiling weapons What do you think the French Revolutionary mindset was at the time? -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Ctizen
The National Assembly rejected feudalism and established some basic democratic principles. We can review this document to provide insight into the mindset of the French Revolutionaries and the state of politics/the monarchy in France at the time. -
Women's March on Versailles
Peasant women protested the famine. Marie Antoinette responded with the now famous quote, "Let them eat cake". Women in the French Revolution -
Legislative Assembly
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The Reign of Terror
The period of the French Revolution that was characterized by mass executions and imprisonments The London Times 9/10/1792
This primary source provides insight on the perspective of other countries when viewing the French Revolution and the brutality of the revolution -
Declaration of War
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Execution of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
The new National Convention abolished the monarchy bring about much change to France. Because of this, King Louis XVI was executed. His wife Marie Antoinette was executed nine months later. -
Reign of Terror Begins
Maximilien Robespierre led the charge to find and punish anyone they believed were against the new nation. This lasted about a year and many people were killed or imprisoned. How do you think Robespierre and the other French Revolutionaries felt during this time? -
Death of Robespierre (End of the Reign of Terror)
The French people realized that this was not the way to go about revolution. Robespierre was executed and the Reign of Terror came to an end. -
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The Directory and Napoleon
The time period where a new form of government was created and Napoleon Bonaparte rose in fame and power. -
The Directory
The Constitution of the Year III was signed and a new form of government was created. A "Directory" led by five rich noblemen. -
Rise of Napoleon
A mob formed to bring down the Directory. Napoleon Bonaparte put a stop to the mob and saved the Directory. This would lead to Napoleon becoming a French hero and leader. How do you think the French people felt about Napoleon after he stopped the mob?
