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Robespierre is born
Maximilien Robespierre was born on May 6, 1758. He was born in Arras, France. He was the oldest of 4 children. Growing up without his parents, he was taken in by his grandmother and aunts. He attended school regularly and got a good education, already knowing how to read and write at a young age. This is event is significant because Maximilien Robespierre would later serve as a leader of the "reign of terror". source: (Magil 1170) -
Robespierre recieves scholarship
At the young age of eleven, in 1769, Maximilien Robespierre received a scholarship to a prestigious college in Paris. He had done his training in law. While in college, he recieved a special prize for his outstanding academic success. This event is significant because it leads to Robespierre becoming a smart and open minded lawyer. source: (Magill 1170) -
"Common Sense" is published
On January 10, 1776 "Common Sense" by Thomas paine was published. This was the first pamplet to influence american history by advocating independence. By writing this pamphlet, Paine wanted to show the colonists that it was okay to seperate from Britain. This event was siginficant because "Common Sense" played a large role during the american revolution, impacting colonist's decisions on fightig for freedom, and becoming patriots. source: ( Foner 43) -
Robespierre becomes a lawyer
Maximilien Robespierre became a lawyer at the young age of twenty one in 1779. After studying law for a while in college, Robespierre wanted to be able to defend people's rights. His skills in law really helped him out to become a very good lawyer. This event is significant because it began to get Robespierre involved in many different issues, and brought him on his way to a bad path. source: (schelling 199) -
British Victory in Battle of Camden
On August 16, 1780, British armies defeated the americans in the Battle of Camden. The British made sure that Camden was one of their main bases because it was good for communicating and transportation. General Cornwallis was quick to take action against Commander Gates and the americans. The british armies invaded on the americans and took them all down. The redcoats were victorious. This event is significant because it eventually led to the battle of yorktown. source:(maass 321) -
Republic of Virtue
In 1783, Robespierre set out to build a "Republic of Virtue". He wanted to be able to erase every trace of France's past monarchy and nobility. He tried to govern France nearly as a dictator during this time period. He became the leader of the committee of Public Safety, and he decided who his enemies were. This event is significant because it leads up to Robespierre leading the Reign of Terror. source: (Beck 582) -
Robespierre Involved
On May 5, 1789, Maximilien Robespierre became a member of the third estate. He gladly took part in the national constituent assembly. He took an oath not to disband from the assembly until they drafted a constitution for France. Many people respected him for his ability to give speeches so clear and concise. This event is significant because it impacted the type of leader Robespierre would soon become. source: (Magill 1170) -
Thomas jefferson appointed first U.S secretary of state
Thomas Jefferson was appointed first U.S secretary of state by president George Washington. having years of experience as a minister in paris already, Jefferson seemed qualified for the position. Over the three years he served as secretary, he was not able to resolve any of the standing issues of the american foreign policy. This event was siginificant because although Jefferson did not resolve any issues, he did lay out the groundwork for eventual resolution for the issues. source: (Boyd 2) -
Robespierre elected president of Jacobin Club
Maximilien Robespierre was elected president of the Paris Jacobin Club in 1790. Robespierre quickly became a popular enemy of the monarchy and advocate of democratic reforms. He started becoming known as an incorruptible patriot. This gave him the name of "The Incorruptible". Robespierre opposed many ideas that others agreed with. This event is significant because Robespierre starts becoming a less reliable leader to many people who did not agree with him. source: (schelling 200) -
Mozart's Opera premiers in Vienna
On September 30, 1791, Mozart's opera "Magic Flute" premiered in Vienna. Although there were not a lot a reviews about the opera at first, people still knew that Mozart was gaining success. Hundreds and hundreds of people were so amazed by Mozart's work. There were over one hundred performances of this opera because it was so goo. This event was significant because it was the fourth most frequently played opera world wide, and is still beloved by many people. source: (Einstein 2) -
The National Convention
In September, 1792, Robespierre was elected first deputy of Paris to the National Convention. Many Girondists accused Robespierre of trying to create a dictatorship and establishing a triumvirate. Robespierre was repeatedly accused of different issues, but he defended himself with support from his fellow jacobin members. This event is significant because it starts problems between
the two groups, the girondins and the jacobins. source: (magill 1170) -
Reign of Terror
Maximilien Robespierre led the Reign of Terror beginning on September fifth, 1793. The Reign of Terror was a period of tragedy and violence. There was a major politcal conflicts between the girondins and jacobins. Robespierre was a big part of the jacobin's committee. During this time, Robespierre started executing all of the people he thought to be enemies of the revolution. This event is significant because it starts to lead up to Robespierre's fate. source: (magill 1170) -
Eli Whitney applies for patent on cotton gin
On October 28, 1793 Eli Whitney applied for a patent on the cotton gin. After Whtiney graduated college at Yale, he moved to a small plantation in Georgia. He found out that farmers were in need of making cotton profitable. Whitney then decided to invent a cotton gin. This event is siginficant because Whitney then goes on to create a cotton gin, and it doubles the amount of cotton used over the decades. source: (schur 33) -
Congress passes neutrality act
Congress passed the nuetrality act on June 5, 1794. The nuetrality act was important because it stated that americans were not allowed to wage war with any other country at peace with the U.S. This act was passed to try to make an end to Britain's privateering and american's military issues. This event was significant because it largely impacted how Americans and other countries reacted towards eachother. source: (borchard 233) -
Arrest of Robespierre
On July 27, 1794 Maximilien Robespierre was arrested by the french. Robespierre caused so much trouble, being accused of tyranny. Robespierre did eventually escape from the french, with the help of his supporters loyal to the commune of Paris. Unfortunately, Robespierre was soon shot and recaptured again. This event was significant because it led to Maximlien Robespierre's death, as well as others loyal to him. source: (schelling 201) -
The end of Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre was killed at the young age of thirty six on July 28, 1794. Since Robespierre gave such harsh treatment to his people, the people returned the favor. The people had Robespierre beheaded in his favorite machine to use, the guillotine. This event was significant because Robespierre's death led to the end of the Reign of Terror and returned france to a more moderate government. Source: (schelling 201)
