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King Louis XVI calls the Estates General
King Louis XVI called the estate's generals to propose solutions to the government's financial problems. This led to the end of feudalism and eliminated the privileges of the nobility.
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The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
It was an article adopted by the National assembly as a preamble to the Constitution. It contained the principles that inspired the French Revolution.
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The storming of the Bastille
A mob of French citizens stormed Bastille, a prison and fortress. Showed the French hatred for the King and acted as a response to him sending troops to Paris.
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The Tennis Court Oath
Was an oath between the national assembly to not stop meeting until a constitution was established. -
The Women’s March on Versailles
A march of market woman who demanded bread and political reforms by the King. Demanded the King end the food shortages and the royal family to move to Paris. -
The Constitution of 1791 sets up a constitutional monarchy in France
Turned France into a constitutional monarchy as a result of the failure of the absolute monarchy of the Ancien Regime.
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First and Second Estates join the Third Estate in the newly formed National Assembly
This is the nobles and clergy joining the lower class in the Revolution and formatting the National Assembly, which was the representative government of the newly revolutionary France.
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The Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria
Launched the War of the First coalition. This was meant to punish other monarchs for their support of counter revolutions, while Louis XVI thought the war would enhance his position as a constitutional monarchy. -
Louis XVI is executed at the guillotine
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The Directory is installed
A five member committee that governed France from 1795 - 1799, but failed to reform the economy and led to the Reign of Terror.
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Napoleon is declared Emperor
Napoleon crowned himself Emperor. He was essentially the King however did not follow the monarch's family lines and did not want to begin another revolution.
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Napoleon is defeated by Horatio Nelson
The British royal navy defeated Napoleon in the Battle of Trafalgar. It was his final victory against the French.
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The Continental System is implemented
A blockade designed by Napoleon to paralyze England by destroying its commerce. Also said French allies were not to trade with the British.
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Napoleon is defeated at Leipzig (Battle of the Nations)
The Coalition Armies defeated Napoleon after being encircled. Was the start of the end of the Napoleonic Wars. -
Napoleon is exiled to Elba
Napoleon abdicated the throne and was banished to Elba after his failed Russian invasion.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/napoleon-exiled-to-elba