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Financial and agrarian crisis
Before the French revolution, at the end of the 18th century, after the expenses of wars and its participation in the independence of the United States, France was in an economic crisis. They had bad harvests and there was also more and more demand. All this plus the increase in taxes made the people take to the streets to protest since all the negative effects fell on them, especially on the peasants. -
Self-proclamation of the Third Estate as National Assembly
The common people did not agree with the voting system. Each estate had one, which did not favor them. The third estate wanted a system of one vote per representative. After a few months of failed negotiations, they met in the Ball Court room of Versailles, where the National Assembly was, and agreed to draft a constitution. In the following days more people joined. -
States General
Louis XVI convened the Estates General to solve the financial crisis. The Estates General of France was an assembly that he called to discuss political matters. There were representatives of the nobility, the clergy and the common people, it was like a council for the monarchy. There were 1,200 representatives, the meeting was inaugurated on May 5, 1789. -
Ballgame Pledge
The Ballcourt Oath was held on June 20, 1789, there were 577 deputies from the third estate who wanted France to have a Constitution.
With the excuse that they had to make repairs, the guard prevented the deputies from the third estate from meeting there. The deputies met in the room of the "jeus de paume" of Versailles. With the help of a deputy, Abbe Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès undertook to draw up the Jeu de Paume oath formula. -
The royal finance minister is dismissed
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Storming of the Bastille
The storming of the Bastille took place in Paris on July 14, 1789. Although the fortress only held 7 prisoners, its fall into the hands of the revolutionaries symbolically marked the end of the Old Regime and the start of the French Revolution. Since 1880, July 14 has been the National Day of France, but not because of the storming of the Bastille, but to remember the feast of the federation of 1790, the dates were given on purpose and which celebrates the reconciliation of the French. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
On August 26, 1789, the French National Constituent Assembly approved the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, this became a fundamental legacy of the revolution, which has universal value and was the basis of the Declaration of the United Nations in 1948. This document served to distribute the first French constitution in the political community. -
March on Versailles
It took place on October 5, 1789. The march began with women from Parisian markets, protesting against high prices and the lack of rights. The protesters joined the revolutionaries. Later, the citizens looted the arsenal of weapons and went to the Palace of Versailles. The people surrounded the palace and after a confrontation, they managed to impose their demands on Louis XVI. The next day, the king was forced to return to Paris. This marked the end of royal authority. -
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Escape from Varennes
On June 21, 1791, Louis XVI and his family left Paris. After the Versailles Palace was stormed, Louis XVI decided to go to the Tuileries Palace. After this they decided to flee, they traveled at night to Montmédy and the king wanted to denounce the abuses of the Revolution. The kings went to Sainte-Menehould, everyone already knew that the king had fled. And then they were recognized, although they were able to continue to their next destination, there they recognized him again and arrested him. -
First Constitution
The Constitution was published by the National Constituent Assembly on September 3. In the constitution was the reform of the French state, that is to say that the monarchy became constitutional. It also says that sovereignty is held by the nation and not the king. And it gives freedom of thought and press, and religious freedom. It abolishes the nobility, the orders of chivalry, corporations and guilds, in addition to providing free access to trades and functions for everyone. -
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French Revolutionary Wars
These were wars of succession of military and political conflicts between France and Austria. It is divided between the First Coalition and the Second Coalition, although France was at war with Great Britain from 1793. These wars were marked by revolution and military innovations. This represented several specialized campaigns due to the confrontation between France and other coalitions. It all ended with the Treaty of Amiens. -
Assault on the Tuileries Palace
The revolutionaries invaded the residence of Louis XVI. This marked the end of the monarchy and a new phase of the revolution. Before they reconciled with Louis XVI, but in the revolutionary wars they defeated France and blamed the king. Their vetoes of the popular opinions of the Legislative Assembly incited the Demonstration of June 20, when they stormed the Tuileries for the first time. This did not solve the problem and they repeated it on August 10, which eliminated the monarchy. -
The Robespierre Revolutionary Tribunal is created
After the assault on the Tuileries Palace and the fall of the constitutional monarchy, they created the Court of August 17. One of the main promoters is Robespierre.
The activity of the Tribunal was oriented towards the purge and trial of the actions against the insurrection and defense of the Tuileries Palace, as well as jurisdiction over the common crime committed in Paris. The court was maintained until November 29, 1792, when they decreed its suspension. -
First french republic
This was the name given to some parliamentary and republican regimes. Officially beginning the day in which the deputies of the National Convention approved the end of the monarchy. It lasted twelve years, until the First French Empire of Napoleon. -
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Execution of Louis XVI
The execution of Louis XVI was on January 21, 1793, it was one of the most important moments of the French revolution. The execution was in the Plaza de la Revolución. The National Convention had sentenced him to death in a voice vote and in which the death penalty won by 361 votes against 290 votes due to pressure or exile. -
Execution of Robespierre
Robespierre was arrested and guillotined on July 28, 1794, with 21 other followers. After his death, the Thermidorian convention began, which destroyed the Terror regime and also destroyed the purely revolutionary government, which was changed by the Directory, which was more conservative. -
Thermidor's reaction
The Thermidor reaction is the name given to the period after Robespierre's death until October 26, 1795. The name Thermidor comes from one of the months of the Republican calendar and refers to Thermidor 9 of Year II, which It is the date on which the death of Robespierre put an end to the French Republic of Jacobin domination. -
Napoleon's coup
This coup d'état ended the Directory, and the Consulate began with Napoleon Bonaparte as leader. On November 9, when Napoleon returned from Egypt, he took advantage of political weakness and staged a coup with popular and army support. Napoleon kidnapped the Assembly and got them named Consuls along with others who supported him. This coup wanted to end corruption and favor the bourgeoisie, this made him Emperor of France. -
The Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval battle, initiated by the United Kingdom, Austria, Russia, Naples, and Sweden to try to destroy Napoleon and eliminate French military influence in Europe. This battle was off the coast of Cape Trafalgar, Barbate. This battle is considered one of the most important of the 19th century. In this battle, the British army won. -
The battle of Austerlitz
In the battle of Austerlitz, the French army led by Napoleon faced the Russian-Austrian forces. This battle is considered one of Napoleon's greatest victories. -
The battle of Jena
The battle of Jena was on October 14, 1806, in this battle the French army faced the second Prussian army. This battle the Battle of Auerstädt, was the defeat of Prussia.
