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French Revolution
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King Louis XVI Marries Marie Antoinette
King Louis XVI was from Bourbon family(france). Marie Antoinette was from Habsburg family(Austria). -
Causes of the French Revolution
-France was bankrupt
They had fought against England and spent a lot of money.
-Bad harvests
Prior to the revolution, France had severe droughts. -
Tennis Court Oath
A promise that was made to finish the D.R.M.. That promise was kept. -
National Assembly Created
The National Assembly met at a tennis court. There they created the D.R.M.. -
Attack on the Bastille
The storming of the Bastille started the French Revolution. Citizens stormed the Bastille because that was where all of the gunpowder was stored. -
Declaration of Rights of Man
Stated rights that the French people should have. Was passed by the National Assembly at a nearby tennis court. -
Bread March
Thousands of women from Paris marched the 12 miles to Versailles. King Louis XVI were forced to sign the D.R.M. and were taken to Paris. -
Royal Escape
King Louis XVI and his family using the cover of darkness, tried to get to Austria in the royal carriage. They made it to the Austrian border where they were spotted and captured. -
Death of King Louis XVI
The french people believed that they could not have a sane government if the king was still alive. He might also try to escape like he tried once. -
Reign of Terror
The French government was killing all opposers to the revolution. Maximillien Robespierre getting killed ends the reign of terror. -
Marie Antoinette's Death
She was shortly tried. She was charged with treason. -
Maximillien Robespierre's Death
This ended the Reign of Terror. He failed at killing himself and was made fun of until he was sent to the guillotine. -
Napoleon Bonaparte Overthrows French government
During the revolution, Napoleon rose through the military ranks. Considered one of the greatest generals in history. -
War Won
If this war was lost the French revolution was over. It was finaly won by Napoleon Bonaparte. -
Results of the French Revolution
-The French government was a democracy.
-The church lost most of its power.
-In France there are no longer three estates. -
Napoleon Bonaparte Ends Rule
He was overthrown once. Then tried to take it back over and failed.
