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Louis XIV Calls the estates general
Before the estates general was called, France faced many financial issues such as their severe debt. This was because of the increasing cost of government as well as the cost incurred from fighting two previous wars. When the estates general met they first established how they would vote. Not being able to agree, this led to the National Assembly. -
Parisians storm the Bastille
The Parisians stormed the Bastille in order to gain weapons and ammunition. This would allow them to possibly have a successful offensive attack. The Bastille was used to hold those who went against the King as prisoners, which leads to its importance. Many seen the Bastille as a significant sign of the governments oppression. -
writing of the declaration of the Rights of Men
The declaration of the rights of men defined the individual rights of men at that point in the French Revolution. It elaborated on some of the most basic rights we as people have in our constitution now such, as freedom of religion. -
Establishment of the new constitution
The newly established constitution was made by the national assembly as a result of a disagreement on voting power when the estates general met up. It retained the monarchy, but sovereignty was still held by the legislative assembly. -
execution of king and queen/beginning of reign an terror
King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine as a result of conspiracy with foreign powers. Within nine months his wife, Marie Antoinette follows him in execution by guillotine after being convicted of treason by tribunal. The reign of terror was a period in time where all of those against or opposing the Revolution were to be killed as well as those trying o invade France. -
napoleon overthrows the directory
Napoleon was a known emperor who conquered a vast amount of Europe. He overthrew the directory with the Coup of 18 Brumaire. -
napoleon builds an empire
Napoleon conquered places such as Spain, modern day Belgium and modern day Netherlands. He conquered them by subduing them into alliances with him. -
napoleon invades russia
Napoleon invaded Russia in the hopes to convince their then ruler to end trading with Britain so the United Kingdom would be pressed to sue for peace. Napoleons people crossed the Neman river in attempt to attack and defeat Russia's army. -
The Congress of Vienna meets
The congress of Vienna' main goal was to maintain a lasting peace between European powers after the recent French Revolution. They wanted to prevent revolution as and maintain a balance in power between countries. -
Napoleon defeated at waterloo
After Napoleon returned to power, the seventh coalition was created by those opposing his return. Napoleons goal was to attack before they all united but he waited to long, giving them an advantage. The Prussians were an ally to the seventh coalition in order to defeat Napoleon.