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The American revolution
The American Revolution was a colonial revolt which occurred between 1765-1783. The American Patriots in the Thirteen Colonies defeated the British in the American Revolutionary war. -
Louis XVI is crowned
He became Louis XVI upon the death of his grandfather. 20 years old at the time, he was immature and lacked confidence. -
The Declaration of Independence
The United States Declaration of Independence is the pronouncement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia. It is the separation of of Great Britain. -
Tennis Court Oath
The members of the French Third Estate took the Tennis Court Oath, vowing "not to separate and to reassemble wherever circumstances require. It was a pivotal event in the French Revolution. -
The First Constitution of France
The short-lived French Constitution of 1791 was the first written constitution of France. One of the basic precepts of the revolution was adopting constitutionality and establishing popular sovereignty. -
Formation of the National Convention
It was the first government of the French Revolution. It was the first French government organized as a republic, abandoning the monarchy altogether. -
The Murder of Marat
The death of Marat is a 1793 painting by Jacques-Louis David of the murdered French revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat. It is the most famous images of the French Revolution. -
Execution of Danton
The two committees decided to arrest Danton and Desmoulins and others without the chance to be heard in the Convention. Legendre attempted to defend Danton in the convention but was silenced by Robespierre.