French Revolution

  • Palace of Versailles built

    Palace of Versailles built
    This building was a former royal residence locaed in Versailles. King Louis XIV lived there for his reign.
  • When King Louis moved the capital of France from Paris to Versailles

    When King Louis moved the capital of France from Paris to Versailles
    King Louis did this to escape the turmoil Paris was subject to. A revolt broke out in Paris
  • When King Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette

    When King Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette
    Marie Antoinette was from one of France's enemy. They were hoping that thier marrage would strenghten the relationship between the two countries.
  • when the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was written

    when the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was written
    It was an idea of the Consituent Assembly. It formed by the assembly of the Estates General to draft a new Constitution, and precede it with a declaration of principles.
  • Womens March on Versailles

    Womens March on Versailles
    It is also known as the October march. The march was 12 miles long to Versailles. This march was driven by the desparation of food shortages, and they hoped the king would intervine.
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    Napoleon as Emporer

    Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks starting when he was a little boy. He always had great game plans when it came to wars.
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    French Revolution

    This was a period of socital and political changes. It changed the relationship between rulers and those they governed and to redefine the nature of politcal power.
  • Tennis Court Oath

    Tennis Court Oath
    This was a commitment to national constitution and representitive government. This was one of the most iconic scences during the French Revolution.
  • Bastille is Stormed

    Bastille is Stormed
    This was when the revoltionaries stormed ans seized control of the medieval army, fortress, and politcal prision, also known as the Bastille. Bastille represented royal authority in the center of Paris.
  • King Louis is executed XVI

    King Louis is executed XVI
    He was brought to trail for treason and was executed by guillotine. His execution happened publicly.
  • The Reign of Terror

    The Reign of Terror
    This was a period of state-sanctioned violence and mass executions during the French Revolution. France's governemnt ordered arrest and execution for thousands of people.
  • Napoleon launches a Coup d'Etat on the weak & corrupt Directory.

    Napoleon launches a Coup d'Etat on the weak & corrupt Directory.
    It was Coup d'Etat that overthrew the system of overnemnt under the Directory of France. This event is commonly known as the end of the French Revolution.
  • Creation of the Napoleonic Code

    Creation of the Napoleonic Code
    The resulting of Civil Code of France marked the first major revision and reorganization of laws since the Roman era. This code mainly addressed matters relating to property and families.
  • Napoleon crowns himself emporer

    Napoleon crowns himself emporer
    He infact took the crown off of the pope's head, and put it on himself. He crwoned Josphine, his wife, mistress.
  • Defeat in Russian Campaign

    Defeat in Russian Campaign
    Napoleon failed on conquer Russia for many reasons. Some of the reasons include disease, faulty logistics, and the biggest reason, the weather.
  • When Napoleon was exiled

    When Napoleon was exiled
    One of the greatest emporers, was exiled and sent to the island of Elba where he was sent to die. After roughly 10 months, he escaped the island and reigned the French crown.
  • Battle of Waterloo

    Battle of Waterloo
    Napoleon rose through the ranks of the French army during the French Revolution. In this battle, Napoleon's army was defeated by the British and Prussions.