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King Louis Called the Three State Assembly
Facing crippling debt, the monarch of France, King Louis XVI assembles the Three Estates. Louis wishes to raise the taxes on the citizens of France, but law states that he can only do so with the approval of the Three Estates. However, what Louis did not predict was that the First Estate and the Second Estate would vote to only raise taxes on the Third Estate. This angers members of the Third Estate, who represent over 95 percent of the French population. -
Creation of The National Assembly
Members of the third estate which was most of France and were mainly low class, created the National Assembly to go against the at the time government/king because they thought that the way things were, was not fair. -
Storming of the Bastille
People in Paris were upset with the king, so they attacked the Bastille, which was a symbol of royal power. Despite initial resistance, the people won after fighting . This event showcased the power of ordinary people since they fought to get weapons and people that were in jail. -
Creation of the Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Before this declaration was created only man who owned property were allowed to participate in some political activities.The National Assembly made the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. This paper said everyone has basic rights like equality and freedom. -
March to Palace of Versailles
Angry people from Paris, mostly women, walked to the palace because they were upset about the high prices of bread and wanted the king to do something about it. They demanded the king and queen to take action. -
King Louis Execution
Afteer being caught trying to escape France, King Louis was arrested and sentenced with death penalty. The execution marked the end of the monarchy and symbolized the radical transformation occurring in France. -
Start of the Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror began during the French Revolution as a period of intense political violence and radical measures to protect the ideas of the revolution. It was characterized by a series of events that occurred after the execution of King Louis XVI and it were really violent times where a lot of people were beheaded. -
Execution of Robespierre
Robespierre, was a key figure in the Reign of Terror, he was executed. This event marked the end of radical policies and a change towards more moderate governance. -
The Directory
France directory was formed as a way to govern the country. It consisted on 5 men all in the same position. This only lasted 4 years. -
Napoleon Becomes First Consul
Napoleon ends the 5 man directory and becomes first consul with 2 other men but he ends up having more power. Napoleon only lasts 5 years as first consul because then he crowns himself emperor. -
Napoleon Crowned Emperor
After a few years of being first consul Napoleon decides that is time to take the next step to crown himself emperor of France. He took the crown from the pope's hand and crown himself and then Josephine. -
Peninsular War
The Peninsular War began in 1808 when Napoleon invaded the Iberian Peninsula. This conflict against Spanish and Portuguese forces led to long war. -
Marriage to Marie Louise
Napoleon and Josephine couldnt have a child together so they got divorced and Napoleon married Marie Louis that came from Austria in order to form an alliance between the countries and to have a child. -
Napoleon's Invasion of Russia
Napoleon's invasion into Russia resulted in a impactful loss for the French army. The Russian winter and starvations of the French army contributed to Napoleon's downfall. -
Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was the final battle of the French Revolution and it was the last battle Napoleon Boneparte ever fought in. The Battle of Waterloo was fought in present day Belgium. Napoleon’s French forces were outnumbered by the combined armies of the English and the Prussians, led by British officer the Duke of Wellington. When Napoleon was defeated, the French throne was once again given to King Louis XVIII.