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Famines in Paris and roits by farmers in Northern France.
Famines in Paris and grain shortages in Northern France led to riots. -
American War of Independence
This was the war that separated Great Britain from its American colonies. Making the Americans independent. -
America declares Independence
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Paris Treaty 1783
The Paris Treaty of 1783 was an agreement between America and Great Britain that was signed in Paris consisted of an agreement that ended the Revolutionary American War. -
National Assembly declares itself a Constituent Assembly.
At the time, the National Assembly was not happy with king and there were many conflictions. -
Start of the French Revolution (French: Révolution française)
The picture above is a depiction of the event.
1789 is thought to be the year that the French Revolution started. The most agreed upon date is 14 July 1789.
On this day, a very angry mob stormed a prison in east Paris named Bastille. This was because it represented the dictatorship of the Monarchy. At the time, Bastille was considered of great political importance, capturing it would be a huge step for the revolution. This was the first sign of the beginning of the French Revolution. -
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French Revolution
This was the time period that the French revolution took place.
From 14 July 1789 to 09 November 1799. it started from the storming of the Bastille and ended with the appointment of Napoleon Bonaparte as the first Consul of France. -
The 'GREAT FEAR' begins
The 'Great Fear' was a revolt by peasants against the feudal system in France. The 'Great Fear', by some historians is considered the greatest part of the larger French revolution. -
The National Assembly decrees to abolish feudalism and equality of tax.
This was an official order by the National Assembly to end feudalism and provide the 'Third Estate' (working class) with equality. -
National Assembly approves the text of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
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Louis XVI unseccesfully tries to flee Paris for Varennes.
The King, queen and immediate family tried escaping on the night of 20th June 1791. Their plan was to flee to Varennes and create a counter-revolution that would bring the King back in power of France, rather than his current status of "King of the French" instead of "The King of France". -
Louis XVI formally accepts constitution
On this day, the King officially accepts the constitution of France -
Slavery is abolished in France
Slavery was only abolished in France but not in its colonies. -
War of the First Coalition
On 20 April 1792, France declares war against Austria. This is known as 'War of the First Coalition" -
The King and his family are imprisoned
On 10 Ausgust 1792 the King and his family become imprisoned -
The French defeat the Prussians
French defeat Prussians at Valmy after the Prussian army captured Longway and Verdun in August and September respectively. -
The new Convention unanimously votes for the abolition of monarchy
The King's fate is decided in a unanimous vote. -
The King's Trial
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The King is executed
King LOUIS XVI is executed. -
France declares wars
France declares war on Britain, Holland and Spain.
Britain, Austria, Prussia, Holland, Spain and Sardinia form a coalition against France. -
All Feudal Rights abolished without any compensation
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Abolition of slavery in all French colonies
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Napoleon given command of French army in Italy
Napoleon was a great leader and will
lead to much of France's success in the future such as 'The First French Empire' -
French Power in Italy is eliminated.
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Napoleon abandons his army in Egypt and returns to France
