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King Louis XVI crowned king of France 1774
This is the day King Louis' reign begun, -
Calling of the Estates General
The 3rd Estates General was locked out of the meeting room at Versailles. This led to the Tennis Court Oath. -
Formation of the National Assembly
The third Estate made a deciosion to sepearate themselves from the 1st and 2nd Estates. They formed the National Assembly as part of the Estates General to pass laws and reforms, The 1st and 2nd Estates did not approve of this -
Tennis Court Oath
• Three days after the Estates General began and the National assembly was formed the 3rd Estate was locked out of the meeting room at Versailles. That led up to them breaking into a tennis court on the grounds of Versaille -
Attack on the Bastille
The Bastille was a prison in Paris. On this day many people gather weapons and gunpowder in order to defend the city. -
Great Fear
The Great Fear occured on this day at start of the French Revolution. Many of the peasants armed themselves out of fear and defense. There was alot of crazy things going on in some areas during this period of time -
French Women force Louis XVI to leave Versailles
This event one of the early events of the French Revolution. The march began on this morning, women were rioting over the high price and scarcity of bread. -
Declaration of War against Austria
On this day the French declared war on Austria. The French armies started off weak at the start of the war but they became a better army as the war progressed -
The National Convention is formed
The National Convention was formed on this day, The National Convention later on had Robespierre excuted in 1794 -
Louis XVI is executed
On this day Louis XVI was executed. He was executed by a guillotine in the de la Revolution in Paris. -
Reign of Terror
The reign of terror was a period of violence started by the dictator of France Robespierre. Nearly 40000 people were killed due to this event. -
The Thermidoran Reaction
On this day the Thermidoran Reaction took place. This was a revolt against the leadership of Jacobin club. -
Directory was formed
This day the French directory was formed. This idea was proceded by the National Convention it lasted from november 2nd to november 10th. It was overthrown by Napoleon. -
Napoleon Takes Power
On this day Napoleon took control of France. He made himself the First Consul with not that many restrictions on his control. He was the Emperor for 1804 to 1814 -
Napoleon Invades Russia
On this day Napoleon invaded Russia. This is also known as the patriotic war. Napoleon crossed the Neman River to defeat the Russian army -
Napoleons defeat at Waterloo
On this day the Battle at Waterloo ended. Unfortunately Napoleon was defeated and it ended his rule as emperor. Napoleon had a long run conquering a lot Europe
