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Louis XVI crowned King of France
On this day Louis was crowened King. Louis XVI was the grandson of former King of France Louis XIV. -
Calling of the Estates-General
The Estates General was called by King Louis XVI. The meeting was called to discuss the monarchy's financial problems. -
Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis Court Oath was made by the 3rd estate. It was pledge signed by 576 of the 577 members. -
Attack on the Bastile
Bastile was a prison during that time of the French Revolution and it was stormed by the citizens of France. They stormed the Bastile just to show their anger towards King Louis XVI -
Great Fear
The great fear was a time period from July17-August3, 1789 which was a terrible time of panics, and attacks. I believe this event happen due to the finacial problems and debt due by the royal family. -
French women force Louis XVI to leave Versaille
They call this the March of Veraaille. This event occured because many people was hungry and unemployed. So a large crowed of citizens marched from paris to Versaille and demanded food. -
Declaration of war against Austria
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The National Convention is formed
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Louis XVI executed
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Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror of a time of the French Revolution. Not like any time it was a blood shedding period of violence. -
The Thermidorian Reaction
The Thermidorian reaction was a revolt within the French Revolution. -
The Directory is formed
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Napoleon takes power
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Napoleon invades Russia
Also known as the war of 1812 on this date Napoleon crossed the Neman River in an attempt to engage and defeat the Russian Army. -
Napoleons defeat at Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo took place in Belgium this battle marked the final defeat of French Military Leader Napoleon.
