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May 5, 1789 meeting with the Estates-General
The Estates-General assembly of 1789 discussed financial issues of France, which became divided over how they should vote. The assembly was also a push point that started the French Revolution. -
Tennis Court Oath
The National Assembly made an oath to never stop meeting until France had a constitution. It was named the "Tennis Court Oath" because the National Assembly was locked out of their usual room and instead met by a nearby tennis court. -
Storming of the Bastille
A prison (Bastille) was attacked by a mob. Bastille had become a symbol of the monarchy's power. By "overthrowing" Bastille, this showed the power of the people and became a starting point of the French Revolution. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Like the Declaration of Independence, the Declaration of the Rights of Man demanded equality and freedom for all citizens. Approved on August 26, 1789, the Declaration of the RIghts of Man is still applied to France today. -
Women's March on Versailles
The Women's March on Versailles, organized by women of Paris, was an uproar about high prices and the low availability of bread. This act took away King Louis XVI's power and authority over France. -
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Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a time period of extreme violence in France. Many massacres and executions took place as an authority boost, but really it inflicted brutality and immoral acts on France -
Execution of King Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was executed for treason for trying to leave his country, which was seen as abandoning his people. It was discovered that he wanted France to lose the war to get his power back. -
Maximilien Robespierre's execution
Maximilien Robespierre's execution took place on July 28, 1794. Using the term we learned earlier this week, Robespierre was accused of being an absolute ruler/dictator, which eventually led to his execution. -
Napoleonic Code is established
The Napoleonic Code was basically a new legal framework of France. It replaced partial laws of France. -
Napoleon Crowns himself emperor
Twelve years after France had gotten rid of their old monarchy, Napoleon restored that monarchy by placing a crown on his head after the Pope anointed him with holy oil. -
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Peninsular War
The British Army fought against the invading forces of Napoleon's France in the Iberian Peninsula. The alliance between the British, Portuguese, and Spanish was made. -
Napoleon and his men march on Russia
Napoleon marched nearly 500,000 troops through Russia to try to destroy the Russian armies. Russia lost more than 200,000 men, while Napoleon lost over 300,000. -
Napoleon is exiled to Elba
After Napoleon's march on Russia failed, he was forced into exile in Elba. The Bourbons gained power over France, but he kept his title in the Mediterranean island. He eventually escaped Elba and took control of France. -
Napoleon dies
Napoleon died on St Helena, where he had been exiled to after he escaped Elba, on May 5, 1821. He had been sick for months and his last words translate to "France, the army, head of the army, Josephine."