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King Louis XVI Becomes King
In 1774, King Louis XVI was crowned as King, and in order to keep an alliance with the country Austria, Louis XVI had to marry the Austrian empress's daughter Marie-Antoinette. King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were not educated, unenthusiastic and unprepared about their new found responsibilities, which would take its toll on the people of France. When a person is not educated about a job, they will most likely not be good at it, this is exactly what happened in France. -
The Meeting of the Estates General
When the estates general met all together in 1789, it was known that changes were to come to France. The estates generals were to all meet together and make up a new constitution for their country, France. This marked the beginning of the French Revolution. This event was so important, because it signified that there was a chance that things would get better for the middle and lower class people of France. There was a goal, and they were determined to reach it. -
The Tennis Court Oath
The Third Estate got locked out of an Estates General meeting, they all met at an indoor tennis court nearby. At that tennis court they made an oath to never stop meeting. This unfairness and lack of equality would not be tolerated and they swore to never stop meeting and discussing how to make France better for them, until it does. This moved the revolution forward and showed that progress was taking place, and change would happen soon. -
The Storming of Bastille
The people living in France were sick and tired of being treated like this, so they captured the Bastille Prison. They joined up as a team, an individual and looted the prison for weapons that they could use to finally get what they want, and they destroyed the prison. This showed that the people were ready for change and finally were making a statement to the government that they will win and the King will no longer have the power he currently holds. -
The Women's March on Versailles
Early event in the French Revolution where women in the market were arguing over the high prices of bread. They were not able to keep buying bread at this price because it was overpriced and they were poor. This riot grew into a mob of thousands of women over time and they stole weapons and marched to the Palace of Versailles and besieged it. This showed that when you have a good cause, others who are in the same boat will join you and fight for what you want. -
The Constitution of 1791
The National Assembly finished the new constitution for France. There were three branches made- the judicial, executive, and legislative. They limit the power and try to keep things fair. King Louis XVI agreed to his new limits but was not happy. This was important because it helped the people of France get more equality -
The King Tries to Flee
King Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, and their family tried to flee because they were scared but were caught and sent back to Paris. Louis XVI was put on trial (and sentenced to death on January 21, 1793.) This is so important in the French Revolution, because it showed France without their King leading them. They were alone and could finally see the future of a good and just country. -
Suspended the Office of the King
The Legislative Branch suspended the King from ruling. The Persians had earlier vowed to destroy Paris if any royals were harmed but when they suspended the King's power, they marched into Paris and killed the guards and imprisoned Louis XVI and his family.
