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Established The National Assembly
The establishment of the national assembly took place in 1789. The national assembly was established to take place of absolute monarchy. It was the start of a representative government for France and was the very first act of revolution.
I feel this event was important to the war because it was the start of everything. "The National Assembly Reshapes France." About.com European History. N.p., n.d. Web. -
Storming the Bastille
Stroming the Bastille was the day when all the citizens of France went around gathering weapons and gun powder. They did this because they thought that there might be an attack. They prepared to defend themselves from any foes. This day is considered Frances Fourth of July. I feel this event was important because it became a national holiday. "Storming of the Bastille." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 Jan. 2014. Web. -
The Womens Riot
Not long after the great fear rolled through France there came a riot. The women rioted raising prices on bread and brandashed knives and weapons. They then stormed Versailles broke in to the palace and kicked the King and Queen out of the throne. I feel this event was important because this event this riot made the king and queen run away. "French Revolution." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Jan. 2014. Web. -
The King Tries to Escape
The King pondered his fate as a monarchy and was warned that France was no longer safe. So In June of 1791 him and his family tried to make a break for it. He was eventually caught and was taken in to custody. I feel this event was important because it showed that even the king didn't feel safe in his country. "Mr. Storyteller." : Today's Article: French Revolution Pt. 2. N.p., n.d. Web. -
Purssia Advances
On August 10th 1792 the Persians invaded the palace where the king and queen were living. They murdered all of the guards and imprisoned the king queen and their children. I feel this event was important because it shows how weak the royal family was, they got kidnapped! "What If...The French Revolution Never Happened?" IBAbigailO13 RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. -
The Death of the King
After being tried for treason, the former king marched to his death. He walked calmly and held himself with pride as he walked his way towards the guilliotine where he was beheaded. I feel this event was important because it was the death of the man who made the country the way it was. http://bastille-day.com/biography/LouisXVI-Biography -
The War Continues
In early 1793 the war was going great and France was winning almost every single battle. It wasn't until Great Britan, Holland, Spain, Prussia and Austria teamed up against France that they started to fall. So, France drafted 300,000 men and women between the ages of 18 and 40 to help fight. I feel this event was important beacuse it talks about how everyone teamed upp against France. "The Leavenworth Way of War." The Leavenworth Way of War. N.p., n.d. Web. -
The Rein of Terror
The time considered "The Rein of Terror" was the time when a man named Maximilien Robespierre was in charge. He ruled France like a dictatorship. He scared people to make people to things. He was eventually sentenced to death and marched to the guillotine. I feel this event is important because it talks about one of the very different leaders France had. "Maximilien De Robespierre." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 Mar. 2014. Web. -
The Death of the Queen
Marie Antoinette was sentenced to the same fate as her husband. She was to be killed for treason, despite her efforts to change her image. She kept her head up to the bitter end. I feel this event is important because it talks about the death of a member of the royal family, the people who made things the way there were. "Let Them Eat Kale: Vegetarians And The French Revolution." RSS 20. N.p., n.d. Web. -
Hero of the Hour
In October 1795 a man name Napoleon Bonaparte was given the chance of a lifetime. He was given the order to defend the delegates and that he did. The attackers fledonly minutes after arriving. He became Frances savior and eventually their leader. I feel this event was important because Napoleon became Frances last hope. He was their savior. "Napoleon Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web.
