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Summoning the Estates General
King Louis the XVI finally called a meeting of the Estates-General to discuss the imposing of taxes.This event became significant in the French Revolution because it was the first time in 175 years that the Estates General was summoned. It also led to the third Estate, the commonpeople, staying at an indoor tennis court until they had built a new constitution. -
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Timeline: French Revolution with Napoleon's Empire
Contains the significant dates during the French revolution and during Napoleon's rise and fall to power. -
Storming the Bastille
When rumors spread that Louis XVI was using his military to stop the National Assembly, many French individuals began to search for weapons and gunpowder by storming the Bastille. This marked a great period during the Revolution since it symbolizes the French rebellion and resistance against an oppressive ruler. -
March to Versailles
Angry Parisian women marched to Versailles, rioted over the rising price of bread, and demanded that the royal family return to Paris. This was an important date because the royal family was forced to leave Versailles and return to Paris, showing how the monarch begins to lose power. -
Royal family attempts to escape France and reach Austria secretly
The Royal Family tries to escape and reach Austria, feeling that they would be safe there. However, they were recognized on the way there and their attempt failed. This date marks a big turning point since it led to Louis' trial and execution. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
After being found guilty on his trial, King Louis was sentenced to death and executed through guillotine. This date was a big turning point in the Revolution because it highlights the people's power and gets rid of the monarch. -
Beginning of the Reign of Terror
As Robespierre arises as the Revolution's leader, tensions between the Jacobins and Girondins increases. Tens of thousands of people who were suspected of doing counterrevolutionary activities were also executed. -
End of the Reign of Terror and Robespierre's execution
With the execution of Robespierre himself, the Reign of Terror also comes to an end. This period expresses great significance because it shows how the Reign of Terror ends and demostrates the impact of Robespierre's execution -
National Convention assigns Napoleon
The government commands Napoleon to supress civil strife. This begins the road to Napoleon's way to power and soon becomes an emperor. -
Napoleon sells Louisiana territory to US
After having financial problems, Napoleon decided to sell Louisiana territory to the US. This was an important date because it showed Napoleon's desperation to get money and win wars throughout Europe. -
Battle of Trafalgar
IN the battle of Trafalgar, British navy commander Horatio Nelson defeats the French navy under Napoleon. This date was important because it reveals that Napoleon can be defeated. -
BAttle of Austerlitz
Napoleon wins one of his first major battles with Austria and Russia. THis was significant because it proved that Napoleon could lead an army and win a series of battles. -
Napoleon's son is born
Napoleon's son is born in this date and shows that Napoleon has a successor after he dies. This was important because it showed how Napoleon was able to produce a son with Josephina. -
Battle of Waterloo and Downfall of Napoleon's Empire
This date displayed great importance because it marked the defeat of Napoleon. It also started the decline of Napoleon's empire and dismissed his plans of invading Great Britain.
