The Revolutions

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  • Louis XVI Takes the Throne (political)

    This marks the day that many will know that nothing would be the same for France again. He succeded Louis XV to the Throne.
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    The Revolutions

  • The Declaration of Independecne was adopted (political)

    This day marks the new beginning of a new country called the United States of America.

  • The Treaty of Paris was Signed (diplomatic)

    This treaty with Britain gave the US land east of the Mississippi River and South of the Great Lakes. This treaty officialy ended the American Revolutionary War.

  • The Financial Crisis of 1786 (economic)

    The Financial Crisis was a result from spending money to support the American Revolution and the Royal Family's extravegent spending habits.
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    French Revolution

  • The Meeting of the Estates-General (economic)

    This event calls for the meeting of all Three Estates. During this meeting, the Third Estate called for fair representation, and to solve the Financial Crisis.

  • The Third Estate declares themselves "The National Assembly" (political)

    This marks the beginning of the seperation between them and Louis XVI and his followers.

  • The Tennis Court Oath (social)

    This marks the beginning of a long battle against King Louis XVI. During this event, they vowed to not stop until they have a constituion.

  • The Storming of the Bastille (social)

    The French mob raided the Federal Prision of Bastille for Arms and Gunpowder to revolt against Louis XVI

  • The Great Fear Occured (economic)

    This is a time where everyone feared each other due to the shortages of food, disease, and famine. Most of the people blamed the King because he lived an awsome lifestyle while everyone else suffered.

  • Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (social)

    This event explains the rights of the French People, including, but not limited to, liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppresion.

  • Women's March on Versailles (social)

    This event consisted of thousands of women revolting against the king. The Royal Family was forced out of Versailles the following day.

  • The Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria (diplomatic)

    This event weakend relationship ties between Louis XVI and Austria as his wife is from Austria.

  • Louis XVI is Tried

    This event was meant if Louis XVI was to be spared or die. He was found guilty of the charges and executed on January 21

  • Louis XVI is Exceuted (political)

    This event marks the end of the monarchy for France. He was known for his extravagant lifestyle during his rule while his people suffered from poverty and food shortages.

  • Marie Antoinette was executed

    This marks the end of the reign left behind by Louis XVI and Marie. She was known for her outrageous hairstyles and wasteful spending.

  • Festival of the Supreme Being (social)

    This is the day Robespiere declares himself a god and makes a new religion. Due to this event, many people hated him and was soon executed.

  • Robespierre was excecuted (political)

    This event marks the end of the Great Fear. Robespierre was known for being all out when it comes to politics.

  • Napoleon Invades Russia (diplomatic)

    This event was Napoleon's attempt to gain more land for France. He failed and retreated due to the Scorched Earth Policy by Alexander I.
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    Industrial Revolution

  • The Mines Act was passed (technological)

    This act prohibits women and children from working underground in mines.

  • The Factories Act of 1847 was passed (technological)

    This act limits children's work hours to 10 hours a day.