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Tennis Court Oath
The Third Estate became the National Assembly. They protested on a tennis court after an attempt to take it over. The oath was to not disband until France had a constitution. This event was significant because it was one of the first events to start off the French Revolution, and created tension. https://artsandculture.google.com/entity/tennis-court-oath/m014p6g?hl=en -
Storming of the Bastille
The event happened in France, a mob of people seized control of Bastille. Bastille was a fortress that had a lot of armory and political power. They stopped King Louis attempt to build power. This event was significant because it was a direct push to stop Louis's plan. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/french-revolutionaries-storm-bastille -
Women's March on Versailles
A women started to protest the famine. People were joining with her and created a mob of people protesting. It was a widespread riot and one of the early major events in the French Revolution. It is significant because of how it showed how people were becoming more and more bold to fight back on what they believed in. https://www.worldhistory.org/Women's_March_on_Versailles/ -
Flight to Varennes
This event was when Louis unsuccessfully attempted to escape. Louis was with his family as well when he tried to escape. His escape made him less of a credible and reliable leader. This event was significant because it showed his poor leadership skills and made the revolution worse. https://www.worldhistory.org/Flight_to_Varennes/ -
French Revolutionary Wars
This event was about how the monarchies around Europe were unpleased about how France overthrew Louis. The declared war on Austria. It was a series of military conflicts. This event was important because it caused more tension. https://www.britannica.com/event/French-revolutionary-wars -
Reign of Terror
Thousands died during this event. Many were killed and it caused a lot of tension and panic amongst people. People were afraid others would attack the nation. This event was important because it made people scared of their own government. https://alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/reign-of-terror/#:~:text=The%20Reign%20of%20Terror%20was%20the%20most%20violent%20phase%20of,50%2C000%20French%20citizens%20were%20executed. -
War on Britain
French declared war on Britain. This declaration made the war more complicated. They also declared a war on the Netherlands. This event is important because it was the start of a new giant conflict. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1057/9780230514539_3 -
Execution of King Louis
This event is about when King Louis got executed. It marked the day the monarchy ended in France. He was brought to court for the crimes he committed. This event was important because it was the day the monarchy died. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-XVI -
End of reign of terror
This event was about when the reign of terror came to an end. The man who was behind the reign of terror got executed. People found out he was a bad individual. This sparked a sense of trust in the government. https://www.pbs.org/marieantoinette/timeline/reign.html#:~:text=July%2027%2D28%3A%20The%20Reign,guillotined%20within%20two%20days%20executed. -
Rise of Napoleon
This event is about the rise of Napoleon. He was shown to be a man who knew what he was doing, and had a lot of people respect him. It showed how people were loyal to those in power and supposedly "do the right thing." This event was significant because it was the era of a new age and new beginnings. https://www.history.com/topics/france/napoleon#:~:text=Born%20on%20the%20island%20of,crowned%20himself%20emperor%20in%201804.