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The Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria
The Legislative assembly claimed that Austria was going against the sovereignty and security of France and siding with the revolutionaries, which is why they declared war. The result of this decision and the opinions of those who did not agree with it, namely the revolutionaries, led to dissatisfaction with leadership and ultimately the public execution of Louis XVI. -
The Tennis Court Oath
In the tennis court oath, the National Assembly pledged to remain assembled until a new national constitution had been drafted and implemented. It was the belief that political authority came from the people not the monarchy. This relates to The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen because by establishing the rights of man it correlates to the want for a constitution and democracy. -
King Louis XVI calls the estates general
The Estates-General was a general assembly representing the French estates of the realm summoned by Louis XVI to propose solutions to France's financial problems.The main purpose of the meeting was to encourage people to raise taxes to deal with these problems. This financial trouble, goes even further when poor harvests and excessive spending occur on part of future leaders. This is related to Napoleon's excessive spending. -
The storming of the Bastille
The Bastille was represented by royal authority and was seen by the French Revolutionaries as an example or symbol of the abuse of the monarch's power. The storming of Bastille challenged the King's authority, and allowed for revolutionaries to seize guns and ammunition. This event also led to the execution of Louis XVI. -
The Women’s March on Versailles Napoleon's coup d'etat, overthrowing the Directory
Women were near rioting in the Paris marketplace over the high price and scarcity of bread. Their demonstrations became intertwined with the activities of revolutionaries, who were seeking liberal political reforms and a constitutional monarchy for France.This scarcity of bread in this time period would worsen, as harvests would become poor which would lead to financial instability. -
The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
The declaration of the rights of man and the citizen was a result of the desire for more freedoms for the people. Because of the Tennis Court Oath, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen was created. This document said that people were created equal and are born free, and should be given a right to liberty, private property, the inviolability of a person, and resistance to oppression.
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The Constitution of 1791 sets up a constitutional monarchy in France
The Constitution of 1791 was the first written constitution of France. It turned the country into a constitutional monarchy following the collapse of the absolute monarchy of the Ancient Régime. This was sparked by the National Assembly adopting the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen. -
Louis XVI is executed at the guillotine
Poor leadership, excessive spending, and abuse of powers are some of the many factors that led to the of execution of King Louis XVI. The storming of the Bastille was also an result of Louis' abuse of power. The revolutionaries saw this event as an injustice brought about by the monarchy. -
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Robespierre's Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a climactic period of state-sanctioned violence during the French Revolution which saw the public executions and mass killings of thousands of 'suspects'. Robespierre convicted and guillotined members of rival factions in the name of bringing his democratic ideas to life. The execution of Louis XVI, which was executed at the guillotine, had caused people to become more confident in taking charge in order to achieve their goals, which led to the revolution. -
The Directory is installed
The directory was a convention that was in charge of governing France, as a result of the leadership of France being unstable after the execution of King Louis. The directory had vested the executive authority in France, as they didn't have real leadership. -
Napoleon is exiled to Elba Napoleon is declared First Consul
Napoleon had been able to lead successful campaigns and when he chose to lead a coup d'état, he was successful in becoming the first consul. As a result of his success, he was then chosen by the people five years later to become emperor. -
Napoleon is declared Emperor Excessive spending and poor harvests lead to a financial crisis in France
Napoleon's successes in campaigns and his popularity among the people after being declared consul, Napoleon was able to become emperor. Napoleon's desire to live a lavish lifestyle meant excessive spending to do so. As a result of this, it plunged France into a financial crisis that only worsened with the coming of poor harvests. -
Napoleon is defeated in Russia Battle of Trafalgar
Napoleon had previous victories from the start of when he began his rule (Elba), but as he progressed in his time reigning, he began to suffer more losses. Against the British, the Franco-Spanish navy proved to be inferior, as they had severely lost and the victory for the British would secure Britain's control of the seas. -
The Continental System is implemented
The Continental System, inaugurated by the Berlin decrees, was meant to prohibit all trade, even by neutral countries, with Britain, the nation that Napoleon derisively referred to as 'an island of shopkeepers,' sealing it off from continental Europe. The system came to be during the Napoleonic wars and as a result of the crushing defeat Napoleon faced in the event of Napoleon is defeated in Russia Battle of Trafalgar. -
Napoleon is exiled to St. Helena Napoleon is defeated at Waterloo
After suffering crushing blows at Leipzig (Battle of the Nations) and at the Battle of Trafalgar, Napoleon's military support had weakened, and to follow the lack of strength in military force, Napoleon was unable to defeat the British. Following this, Napoleon was forced to renounce his throne, and to avoid any risk of his return, Napoleon had been sent into exile.