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Palace of Versailles built
The Palace of Versailles was built to house the royal family. It was used as the royal residence until the start of the French Revolution in 1789. -
King Louis moves from Paris to Versailles
Before the Palace of Versailles' inauguration the royal family often moved. The King's Palace of Versailles was an example of power. -
King Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette
King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were married for 23 years. Both met their tragic end to the guillotine during the French Revolution's "Reign of Terror." -
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The French Revolution
People began to revolt as the country was on the brink of bankruptcy and poor harvest seasons led to starvation. Many rioters demanded cheaper taxes and more food but their demands were far from met causing the execution of King Louis XVI and his queen Marie Antoinette. -
Tennis Court Oath
The Third Estate was locked out of the meeting of the Estates-General. In order to defy the Third Estate moved the meeting to an indoor tennis court. -
The Storming of Bastille
The Bastille was the armory and political prison that represented Royal authority in Paris. The Third Estate stormed the Bastille to provide themselves with gunpowder. -
The writing of The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen defined individual and collective rights during the French Revolution. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was inspired by other constitutions and rules of law. -
The Women's March on Versailles
Women gathered in the marketplaces of Paris to protest The scarcity and high price of bread. The groups of women quickly became a mob, marching to the Palace of Versailles to bring their concerns to the king. -
The Reign of Terror
A period of the french Revolution with public executions and massacres. The Reign of Terror was used to combat treason against the FRench Revolution. -
King Louis XVI is executed
King Louis XVI was convicted of treason in a unanimous voting. King Louis XVI was executed along with his wife Marie Antoinette. -
The Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Code was the French civil code still in use in some countries today. The Napoleonic Code gave men authority over women. -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor of France
After the Coup d'Etat Napoleon crowned himself and his mistress as emperor and empress of France. Napoleon did not let the pope crown him but instead crowned himself. -
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Napoleons rule
Napoleon was a French military leader and the emperor of France as crowned by himself. His ruling came to an end after his defeat in Waterloo. -
French Invasion of Russia
Napoleon wanted Russia to cease all trading with with BRitish merchants. Napoleon's army was not able to provide for themselves in the harsh Russian winters causing many to die. -
Napoleon being exiled
Napoleon is exiled to Elba, a mediterranean island. Napoleon became known as one of the greatest military leaders of all time. -
The Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo marked the final defeat of Napoleon. The Prussians and British defeated the French which led to the end of Napoleon's ruling. -
Napoleon launches a Coup d’Etat
The Coup d'Etat was the overthrow of the French government ed by Napoleon. The Coup d'Etat was considered the "end" of the French Revolution.
