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King Louis XV in power
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King Louis XV in power
King Louis XV was the king of France for a long time. During his rule, France fought in many wars, had fancy art, and culture. France also had money problems that made things unstable in the country. The rise of nationalism in France had a complex influence from King Louis XV's reign. While a strong centralized monarchy was maintained during his reign, it also served as the foundation for a variety of social groups' discontent and complaints, which contributed to developing the nationalists. -
King Louis XVI gets married
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King Louis XVI gets married
Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette, an Austrian prince, as part of an alliance between France and Austria aimed at strengthening their ties and improving the political relationship between the two countries. Due to the public's perception of foreign influence at the royal court, King Louis XVI's marriage to Marie Antoinette, an Austrian archduchess, not only strengthened diplomatic ties between France and Austria but also inspired nationalist feelings in France. -
King Louis XVI becomes dauphin
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King Louis XVI becomes dauphin
King Louis XVI succeeded his grandfather, Louis XV, in 1774. His reign had lots of economic setbacks, a deepening financial crisis, and also political unrest. As the Dauphin, King Louis XVI continued the family's monarchy, which was a key component of the previous government. While it had no immediate effect on nationalism, it did strengthen the idea that the monarchy was France's supreme authority. -
France reacognizes American colonies as independent
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France recognizes American colonies as independent
The American Revolutionary War had broken out and France provided support to the American colonies. During the American Revolutionary War, France's recognition of the American colonies' independence had a dual impact on nationalism. Uniting France with the cause of liberty and democracy, boosted French pride and nationalism, but it also put financial strain on the country, causing problems with the economy that would later stoke unrest and spark the French Revolution. -
Louis XVI called the estates general of 1789
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Louis XVI called the estates general of 1789
King Louis XVI called for political change and a meeting of the Estates-General in response to the financial crisis. The French Revolution eventually began as a result of this incident. It enabled the gathering of representatives from all three estates, giving the lower classes a chance to speak up and later found the National Assembly to call for political and social reforms. As a result of this event, common French people started to see themselves as a part of a larger national identity. -
The storming of the Bastille
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The storming of the Bastille
The Bastille, a prison in Paris, was stormed by a mob of people, marking the symbolic beginning of the French Revolution. It marked a crucial point in the early stages of the French Revolution and symbolized the people's revolt against the oppressive monarchy. It ignited nationalist feelings by highlighting the French people's power as a whole in their fight for greater equality and political representation. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
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Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
The National Assembly adopted this declaration in August 1789, asserting the rights and freedoms of French Male citizens. By advancing the notion of universal rights and citizenship, encouraging a sense of group identity among the French people, and motivating nationalist movements throughout Europe in the 19th century, it had a significant influence on nationalism. -
Declaration of the rights of woman and of the female citizen
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Declaration of the rights of woman and of the female citizen
The "Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen" was written by Olympe de Gouges in 1791 as a response to the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. She wrote it to assert and demand equal rights for women. It also challenged the gender norms of the time. Although it did not result in significant changes right away, it helped fuel ongoing discussions about gender roles and rights. -
Louis XVI was executed by guillotine.
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Louis XVI was executed by guillotine
Louis XVI was accused of conspring against the French Revolution and trying to flee captivity, and as a result, he was put on trial and executed for treason. It marked a pivotal moment in the French Revolution and had conflicting effects on nationalism. It represented the end of the old monarchy and the transition to republicanism, but it also stoked opposition from other European monarchies who were afraid the revolutionary ideas would spread, sparking a string of wars and conflicts. -
Start of the Reign of Terror
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Start of the Reign of Terror
Led by Maximilien Robespierre, the Reign of Terror was a period of extreme political violence during which thousands of "enemies" of the Revolution were executed, including Robespierre himself While it aimed to strengthen the revolution and drive out counter-revolutionary elements, it also created division and fear, putting the French people's unity in jeopardy and leading some to doubt the revolution's course and the idea of French nationalism. -
Marie Antoinette was executed by guillotine.
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Marie Antoinette was executed by guillotine.
Marie Antoinette, the former queen of France, was executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror, following her trial. She was accused of treason. The charges brought against her primarily revolved around her role in counter-revolutionary activities. She represented the Ancien Régime and foreign influence in France. Her passing confirmed the revolutionary ideals of liberty and republicanism and served as a symbol of the rejection of the monarchy, which fueled a growing sense of nationalism. -
Olympe de Gouges executed
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Olympe de Gouges excuted
Due to her political writings and activism during the French Revolution, which opposed the new government and pushed for a number of social and political reforms, such as women's rights and the abolition of slavery, Olympe de Gouges was put to death. Her courageous stand for social justice and gender equality, even in the face of certain death, continued to motivate later feminist and nationalist movements, aiding in the development of citizenship and nationalism in France and elsewhere. -
Ending of Reign of Terror
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Ending of Reign of Terror
A turning point in the French Revolution was marked by the downfall of Maximilien Robespierre. While it ended the extreme violence, it also signalled the beginning of a more moderate phase that aimed to stabilize the revolutionary government. This phase placed more emphasis on order and governance while reaffirming the fundamentals of the French Republic and the idea of French nationalism.