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Storming of the Bastille
This event was basically the start of the French Revolution. Several peasants stormed the prison and tore it apart, looking for ammunition. While doing this, the governor was killed, and his head was paraded around the streets on a stick. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
This paper, passed by the Nation Assembly, explains the rights and freedoms granted to people. This was made because people felt there rulers were treating them unfairly. -
King Louis XVI flees
King Louis XVI and his wife did not feel safe, so they fled to Austria. Soon after they left, they were caught and later charged with treason and killed by a guillotine. -
France declares war on Austria and Prussia
Mainly in France, people wanted war because they thought it would bring the country together, and wanted to spread the idea of revolution. Therefore, Austria and Prussia were declared war on by France. -
France is a Republic
Once the monarchy in France fell, a Republic was the favored government. During this time, the Reign of Terror and National Convention were established. -
King Louis XVI is executed
King Louis XVI was put on trial for treason, and was found guilty. He was later executed but the guillotine. -
Reign of Terror
Robespierre started the Reign of Terror, a period of civil war in France and extreme bloodshed. Enemies of the revolution were the main victims during this period. -
Robespierre is killed
The Reign of Terror was finally put to an end, with the main instigators being executed. It lasted nearly two nears with around 30,000+ deaths. -
Coup of 18 Burmaire
Coup of 18 Brumaire brought Napoleon Bonaparte to power. Napoleon Bonaparte was a great military leader and most of France adored him.
