-
Period: to
French Revolution
-
Tennis Court Oath
When the third estate got locked in a tennis court in the meeting of the estates general. Not leaving without writing a new constitution -
The Bastille
A mob broke into the Bastille prison, taking control, killing guards and liberating people. It became a symbolic act of revolution. -
Declaration of the rigths of man and of the citizen
It was similar to the declaration of independence. There were ideas about equality, liberty, freedom, etc. -
A limited Monarchy
A limited constitutional monarchy was created, which Louis had to accept because people already hated him. A new constitution was made, as well as a legislative body: The legislative assembly. Their job was to approve laws, and accept or decline war. -
France At War
France was at war against Prussia and Austria, because they wanted Louis back in power, and the Old Regime established. They feared that a revolution might happen in their country. -
Imprisoning the Royal Family
20,000 French citizens invaded the Tuileries, where the royal family was staying. The citizens imprisoned the royal family. -
New Governing Body
A new body of the government assembled. It was a new legislative body called the National Convention. At this point, France was officially a republic. -
Louis XVI and Marie walk to the guillotine
The moment when King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette got beheaded by the guillotine. -
Maximilien Robespierre
A political group had been rising to become new leaders: The Jacobin Group. One of their leaders, Maximilien Robespierre, was emerging. He dictated France for a long time. He started the reign of terror, where he wanted to eliminate everyone standing up to monarchy. It was called the reign of terror. People died for stupid things. -
Robespierre: The End of Terror
The day Robespierre went to the guillotine. It was a very important day because the dictators and the absolutism from France was gone. They were ready to start fresh.
