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Jacques Necker
Jacques Necker was an important part of French history. He was a Genevan banker and finance minister. His role was to help Louis XVI during the French revolution. -
Jean-Paul Marat
Jean-Paul Marat was a French political theorist and scientist. He was a journalist during the French Revolution. He published his views in pamphlets, placards and newspapers. -
Louis XVI
Louis XVI was the last king before the fall of the monarchy. His spouse was Marie Antoinette. He was not a very successful king because of the debt he faced and the disrespect from the people who didn't want a monarchy. He was referred to as a citizens before his execution. -
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette was the last queen before the French Revolution. She became the Queen of France after marrying Louis XVI. She was accused of many things during her reign that weren't true. The rumors led to her damaged reputation. She was eventually convicted of treason and executed. -
Marquis de Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette is well known in the United States as Lafayette. He was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He bought in the battle of Yorktown. -
Charlotte Corday
Marie-Anne Charlotte de Corday d'Armont was a well known woman during the French Revolution. She was known as the murderer of Jean Paul Marat. She died in 1793 from execution by guillotine. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte was a successful French statesman and military leader who led many successful campaigns during the French Revolution. He was a very smart and brave leader who people looked up to. In October 1815, he was exiled to the island of Saint Helena, where he died. -
Tennis Court Oath
Tennis Court Oath vow took place on 20 June 1789. The French Third Estate vowed "not to separate and to reassemble wherever necessary, until the Constitution of the kingdom is established". -
Women’s March to Versailles
The Women’s March to Versailles was a very important part of the French Revolution. It was caused by shortage of food and high prices. The women were angry and attacked Versailles in protest to show their power. -
Great Fear
The Great Fear took place from Jul 22, 1789 – Aug 6, 1789. It was a period of panic during the French Revolution. The cause for the panic was a rumor of an “aristocratic conspiracy”. -
Attack on the Bastille
Attack on the Bastille happened in Paris, France on July 14, 1789. They were on a search for large quantities of arms and ammunition. Ninety eight were killed and seventy three were wounded during the attack. -
Flight to Varennes
The Flight to Varennes was an important event that was meant to initiate a counter-revolution. King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette fled and were arrested after being caught. This added to the hostility towards the French monarchy. -
Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror happened during the French Revolution. It was a period of violence that lasted from Sep 5, 1793 – Jul 28, 1794. Thousands of people were executed by guillotine. -
Execution of Louis XVI
The Execution of Louis XVI was a major event. He was convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers and executed by guillotine. This part of the revolution began on January 21, 1793. -
Napoleon Invades Russia
Napoleon Invaded Russia in 1812. This event is also known as the French invasion of Russia. Napoleon's crossed the Neman River to try and defeat the Russian Army.
