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Rise of King Louis XVI of France
King Louis XV died May 10, 1774. Shortly after, the reign of France continues as King Louis XVI comes to power. -
The American Revolution Begins
France aids the American colonies during the war, causing economic issues for them. This is the beginning reason of France's downfall. -
The calling of the Estates General
Assembly of the three estates. King Louis summoned the assembly in attempt to create new taxes. -
Formation of the National Assembly
The National Assembly was formed by the members of the 3rd estate, though some from the 1st and 2nd estate were welcomed. -
The Tennis Court Oath
Because of the outcome from the Estates General, the 3rd estate got upset and stormed out. Meeting at a tennis court, The took an oath to stay united and never separate, until a written constitution was established for France. -
Storming of the Bastille
The Bastille was a prison located in Paris. It was attacked by angry revolutionaries. -
French women force Louis XVI to leave Versailles
With the scarcity of bread and other food supplies, women, accompanied by some men, rioted outside of Versailles. The king, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and their children had to leave in hopes of surviving. -
Declaration of war against Austria
To maintain absolute monarchy, King Louis conspires with allied country, Austria. He intended for Austria to invade France. This caused a war. -
The National Convention is formed
The convention was another attempt at a new legislative government in France. A new constitution was created. -
The end of King Louis XVI
Louis was trialed with treason against France. He was guillotined, ending the absolute monarchy in France. -
The Reign of Terror begins
Robespierre led the Jacobins during The Reign of Terror. This was a time where many French people were executed for accusations against the revolution or the government, or even praising the old monarchs. The Reign of Terror lasted for about a year (September 5, 1793 to July 27, 1794). -
The Thermidorian Reaction
Tired of all the killing, France had rumors of taking down Robespierre. He was overthrown and executed, and the Reign of Terror ended. -
The Directory is formed
The Directory was a a new French government. Though it was not an absolute monarch, and the people got what they wanted, it didn't last long. It lasted for 4 years (1795-1799). -
Napoleon takes power
Napoleon stages a coup d'etat, seizing power in France. He later then named himself emperor. -
Napoleon's attempt to invade Russia
Napoleon enters Russia with many troops in an attempt to invade and conqueror it. Attempt as in he fails. He then gets exiled to Elba in 1814. -
Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo
At the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was defeated and overthrown by the allied forces of Great Britain, Prussia, Austria, and Germany. After, he was sent away to St. Helena where he spent the remainder of his life.
