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Ben Hoshko French Revolution

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    The French Revolution

    From the establishment of the National Assembly to Napoleon's coup d'état
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    National Assembly

    Created by the Third Estate during the meeting of the Estates General. Renamed the National Constituent Assembly on 9 July 1789
  • The Tennis Court Oath

    The Tennis Court Oath

    Locked out of the meeting hall, the Third Estate gathers inside the tennis court and swears to not leave until a new constitution is drafted.
  • Jacques Necker dismissed

    Jacques Necker dismissed

    Louis XVI dismisses Jacques Necker, the finance minister who was popular with the Third Estate. Necker's dismissal causes protests in Paris
  • The Fall of the Bastille

    The Fall of the Bastille

    Fearing the mobilization of soldiers around Paris, the urban mob took action and stormed the Bastille; the symbol of tyranny.
  • The Great Fear

    The Great Fear

    From 22 July to 6 August, peasant rebellions throughout France caused the destruction of noble chateaux, and resulted in the end of feudalism in France.
  • The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen

    The National Assembly adopts this document, written by La Fayette, which guarantees the French citizens natural rights.
  • Women's March on Versailles

    Women's March on Versailles

    Angry Parisian women march to Versailles and force the royal family to return to Paris. The French government would no longer adjourn at Versailles
  • Fête de la Fédération

    Fête de la Fédération

    The one year celebration of the French Revolution.
  • Flight to Varennes

    Flight to Varennes

    The royal family attempts to flee the country only to be captured near the Austrian Netherlands border.

  • Champs de Mars Massacre

  • Declaration of Pillnitz

    Declaration of Pillnitz

    An agreement between Prussia and Austria that Louis XVI needed help restoring his power.
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    Legislative Assembly

    This governing body replaced National Assembly through elections and established a constitutional monarchy. It is responsible for creating left and right wing politics.
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    National Convention

    This governing body replaced the Legislative Assembly when France declared itself a republic.
  • Louis XVI executed

    Louis XVI executed

  • Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat

    Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat

    Charlotte Corday kills Jean-Paul Marat while he is in the bath tub. She blamed him for inciting the September Massacres, but his death made him a martyr for the Reign of Terror.
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    Reign of Terror

    The Committee of Public Safety takes drastic measures against treason, which ended with the Thermidorian Reaction.
  • Marie Antoinette executed

    Marie Antoinette executed

  • Danton and Desmoulins executed

    Danton and Desmoulins executed

    The Reign of Terror begins to tear itself apart with the execution of its most notable figures.
  • Thermidorian Reaction

    Thermidorian Reaction

    Convention members overthrow Robespierre, ending the Reign of Terror.
  • Robespierre executed

    Robespierre executed

    Robespierre is executed by guillotine after a failed suicide attempt.
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    The Directory

    The Constitution of Year III established this governing body, which replaced the National Convention. Napoleon's Coup of 18 Brumaire dissolved this government.
  • Coup of 18 Brumaire

    Coup of 18 Brumaire

    Napoleon declares himself first consul of France and dismisses the Directory