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Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette arrives in France from Austria. Social -
George Washington: Commander
George Washington is named commander in Chief. Political -
Declaration of Independence
Thirteen American colonies declared their independence against Great Britain. Political -
Meeting of the Estates-General
A general assembly of the estates of France including the: clergy, nobles, and peasants. Called to solve financial problems. Considered the start of the Revolution.Economic -
National Assembly Forms
A revolutionary assembly formed by the Third Estate of France. Economic -
Fall/Storm of Bastille
The prison of Bastille was stormed by the french Revolution. The prison was a symbol of authority.Political -
Declaration of Man and of Citizens
By the French Revolution to show that all estates have equality and Natural rights for men. Social -
Invention of Guillotine
Invented by Joseph Guillotin during the Revolution. Used to "humanely kill" people during the French Revolution.Technology -
Olympe de Gouge: Declaration of the Rights of Woman
Written by de Gouge to seek and expose the failure of the French Revolution which was devoted to sex equality. Social -
Legislative Assembly Forms
Made up of the Jacobin Club and Wealthy Middle class citizens. Social -
France Declares War
France (Legislative Assembly) officially declares war on Austria and Prussia.Politcial -
National Convention Forms
After the Legislative, which was founded after the First Republic. Economic -
Monarchy Ends in France
Legislative Assembly votes to abolish monarchy and form the First republic.. Political -
Louis XVI Executed
Louis XVI was executed publicly by the guillotine.Political -
Napoleon Seizes Power
Napoleon seized power from the outcome of French Revolution. Not specific date. Political -
Napoleon the Emperor
Napoleon names himself emperor of the French people. He literally crowned himself. Political -
Napoleonic Invasion of Russia
600,00 men marched to the borders of Russia. Most of Russia's soldiers pulled out because of fear. French troops pushed toward Moscow which was found deserted and made their way back to France.Military -
The Hundred Days
Napoleon's return brought renwed glory to him in this event. Social -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon was defeated by Great Britain and Prussia. Military -
Emancipation Proclamation
Issued by President Abraham Lincoln to abolish slavelry in the remaining ten southern states. Cultural
