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Tennis Court Oath
The Third Estate decided to stick with representing their right and opposed Louis XVI when he did not allow each delegate to vote. The Third Estate were locked out of a meeting of the Estates General, so they met inside a tennis court. There, 576 of the 577 members from the Third Estate took a collective oath not to separate, and to reassemble wherever circumstances require. I think this is important because Third Estate needs equal rights. -
Fall of Bastille
When rumors spread about royal troops occupying Paris, many Parisians gathered outside the Bastille, a medieval fortress used as a prison to demand weapons and gun powder. Chaos broke out, killing hundreds in the crowd. The mob broke through the barriers, finding no weapons. This event became a symbol of tyranny and a symbol of the French Revolution. This is important because its a symbol of the French Revolution. -
Women's march on Versailles
A large crowd of women began to riot over the scarce quantity of bread and the rising prices of it. These women marched for twelve miles from Paris to Versailles. These women were fed up with the spending's of the King and Queen, when they were going hungry. I think this is important, because people are starving. People don't have enough money to pay for the food because the price rises up. The King and Queen over here is spending money for themselves and not helping the poor. -
Civil Constitution of Clergy
The Catholic Church was taken over by the National Assembly, in which they established a national church system with elected clergy. There were 83 bishops, one for each department. The French monarchy were in charge of making laws and regulations pertaining to the church. Many opposed. I think this is important because this is part of the French Revolution. -
Royal Escape
King Louis XVI of France, along with his wife Marie Antoinette decided to escape their embarrassing situation in Paris. Louis agreed. He disguised himself with his family. However, their disguises were revealed. They were returned back to Paris, this time confined to the Distilleries Palace. They were seen as traitors to the revolution. Reactions within France, as well as outside of France spurred about the king. Louis received threats from abroad. I don't think King Louis XVI is a good leader. -
Louis XVI Executed
The National Convention held Louis XVI on trial for being a traitor to France. The king was then sentenced to death by a single vote. His words before he was killed were ignored due to the crowd. He was sent to the guillotine, where he was beheaded. I think this was important because to me I don't think he's a good leader. I do think he betrayed France. -
Executions of the Revolution
People who went against the ideas of the Revolution were instantly put in prison and killed. If any ordinary person said something counter-revolutionary, they would end up at the guillotine, a blade that beheaded people. 40,000 died during this time, sparking a terror. First, second, and third estates were killed. Robespierre was behind the Reign of Terror. I think this is important because many died during this. -
Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Trafalgar was fought off of Cape Trafalgar on the Spanish coasts. Napoleon and his French army decided to invade Britain. Admiral Nelson tried to stop him. When they all met, Nelson's Royal Navy had 27 ships while the Spanish and French had 33 vessels. The British captured and destroyed most of their vessels. This was a major victory for Britain. I think this is important because it's a war that happened during the French Revolution. -
Battle Of Austerlitz
This is known as one of Napoleon's greatest victories. The battle took place near Austerlitz. Napoleon received threats from both Russia and Austria, so he abandoned his ambitions to invade England. Napoleon told his enemies he wanted a truce since his army was weak, however, this was his plan to join with his allies. The armies of Napoleon's enemies, Russia and Austria were destroyed. I think this is also important because this is another war that happened. -
Peninsular War
The Peninsular War was a military conflict between Napoleon's empire and the allied powers of Spain, Britain and Portugal for control of the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic Wars. I think this is also important because it's another war that happened. -
Invasion of Russia
Napoleon led his army to attempt to defeat the Russian army. However, the Russians had a tactic of scorched-earth-policy that they used, in which the Russians burned everything as they moved East, leaving nothing for the French. Napoleon captured Moscow, but it was also destroyed. The weather was an element that did not help. The winter Killed thousands of his army. He was defeated. I think this is also important because this is another war attempt. -
Exile to Elba
The new alliance of Russia, Britain, Austria, and Prussia went against weak France. Napoleon was forced to step down from power as his enemies confined France. The winners exiled him to an island in the Mediterranean Sea called, Elba. I think this is important because Napoleon is being exiled. -
Congress of Vienna
Diplomats sat down at the Congress of Vienna to restore Europe's stability after the Napoleonic and Revolutionary Wars. The diplomats dined at parties, however, spied were paid to seek information of what people were saying. The main goal of the decision makers was to establish a balance of power and protect the system of monarchs. This would help create peace. Balance of power took place when map of Europe were redrawn. I think this is important because they're trying to be equal. -
Hundred's Day
Napoleon escaped his exile on Elba with his intentions of ruling France again when Louis XVIII was renewed as king. Napoleon was successful in his triumphant advance. However, the allies reestablished their troops. Opposing armies met near the town of Waterloo in Belgium. The British and the Prussians managed to defeat Napoleon. Napoleon was once again exiled, but this time to St. Helena. I think this is important because it's about Napoleon escaping, but gets exiled again. -
Battle of Waterloo
This battle took place in Belgium near the town of Waterloo. The United Kingdom, Russia, Austria, and Prussia organized their armies to defeat a French army under the control of Napoleon, when Napoleon wanted to be emperor again. This defeat ended Napoleon's rule as Emperor of the French and exiled him again, this time to an island called, St. Helena. I think this is important because this is another battle that happened.
