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French Revolution
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King Louis XVI calls the Estates General
King Louis called this meeting to address the economic crises that were ongoing in France. This was a cause of the French Revolution because this is when the common people thought that they were not getting enough say and began to want more power. -
First and Second Estates join the Third Estate in the newly formed National Assembly
Was a shift toward representative government. This was a cause of the French Revolution because of desire for political participation, equality, and justice drove the revolutionary forces to challenge the absolute monarchy and establish a new political order based on representative principles -
The Tennis Court Oath
Members of the National Assembly agreed to stick together until a new constitution was made. This was a cause of the French Revolution because it caused momentum for people to believe they were not being treated right. -
The storming of the Bastille
The storming of the Bastille was people who were upset with oppression so they decided to show that. This was a cause of the French Revolution because people began to realize how unfairly they were being treated resulting in this revolution. -
The Great Fear in the countryside
This was when people in rural areas became scared of their situation mainly due to economic circumstances. This was an effect of the French Revolution because many people were scared due to things like peasant uprisings which was happening because of this revolution. -
The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
This was an early step in the French Revolution and transformed France into a more democratic and rights-based system. This was an effect of the French Revolution because it addressed what the people of France wanted and helped end the absolute monarchy. -
The Constitution of 1791 sets up a constitutional monarchy in France
This constitution aimed to redefine the political structure of France and limit the powers of the monarchy. This was an effect of the French Revolution because it was a response to the changing dynamics and demands for political restructuring. -
The Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria
Declaring war on Austria led to a series of conflicts that were known as the War of the First Coalition. This was an effect of the French Revolution because it was an attempt to spread revolutionary ideals. -
Louis XVI is executed at the guillotine
This was when people decided to execute the king because they were tired of absolutism. This was an effect of the French Revolution because it showed a transformation of political, social, and cultural norms. -
Robespierre's Reign of Terror
This was when people who did not support the French Revolution were executed. This was a cause of the French Revolution because it forced many people to get on board whether they wanted to or not. -
The Directory is installed
This was a governing body that was installed as a result of the reign of terror in France and was meant to keep people safe. This was an effect of what was happening due to the French Revolution and was put in place to stop the mass executions that were happening. -
Napoleon being defeated by Horatio nelson
This was when Napolean was defeated in a naval engagement with Horatio Nelson and this weakened his position. This was an effect of the French Revolution because the French Revolution was what led Napoleon to be in power. -
The Continental System is implemented
It was an economic strategy to try and weaken Great Britain implemented by Napoleon. This was an effect of the French Revolution because of the geopolitical and economic changes brought about by the French Revolution. -
Napoleon is exiled to Elba Napoleon is declared First Consul
This was When Napoleon exploited opportunities to reclaim political control. This is an effect of the French Revolution because these events reflect the ongoing tensions between revolutionary ideals and the forces of counter-revolution. -
Napoleon is exiled to St. Helena Napoleon is defeated at Waterloo
Napoleon was exiled because he was defeated. This is an effect of the French Revolution because Napoleon came into power due to the French Revolution happening.