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The French Revolution
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Tennis Court Oath
After an unsuccessful attempt to seize control of it on June 20th, the Third Estate transformed into the National Assembly and demonstrated on the tennis court of the Estate General building. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and the storming of the Bastille were both later events that were made possible by the Tennis Court Oath, which was crucial because it demonstrated the growing anger under Louis XVI. -
Women’s March on Versailles
The Women's March on Versailles was triggered by the high cost of bread, a lack of food, and accusations that Louis XVI and the royalist forces had insulted and tramped on the Tricolor (the French flag of the revolution) on October 1 during a special reception for the King's guards. The Women's March on Versailles was significant because it inspired revolutionaries to believe that the people could overthrow the king. -
Escape of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
In an effort to avoid attacks from the revolutionaries, the French royal family made an attempt to leave the nation. As it eventually resulted in the death of both Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, this was a significant event in the French Revolution. The flight of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette is significant because it called into question the monarch's legitimacy as a constitutional monarch and ultimately sparked the crisis that resulted in their execution. -
The Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly was successful in overthrowing the king and inciting a war, but they were unsuccessful in maintaining their position of authority. After an uprising in August, a new leader, the National Convention, assumed office on September 20. The Legislative Assembly was the governing body of France between October 1791 and September 1792. -
France Declares War
The way France overthrew Louis didn't sit well with the kingdoms in other parts of Europe. They weren't planning to join forces in conflict, though. They weren't required for France to declare war. Instead, they started the French Revolutionary Wars on April 20th by declaring war on Austria themselves. The conflict led France to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
After the French Republic was established, King Louis XVI was tried for his crimes. The king was put to death on January 21 by the axe. Marie Antoinette experienced the same fate on October 16th, nine months later. The French revolutionaries had passed the point of no return with Louis' execution, which had a significant impact on the development of European history. -
Rise of Napoleon
People were angry that The Directory wasn't doing a better job. In order to overthrow The Directory, a royalist mob went to the streets. Napoleon Bonaparte began his rise to power on September 21 by saving the Directory. Napoleon expanded his empire by winning wars with diverse alliances of European nations. -
Storming the Bastille
King Louis XVI attempted to regain ultimate authority by collecting weapons and supplies. He was unsuccessful, though, when a mob led by Parison assaulted the Bastille and an ammunition storage facility on July 14. The storming of the Bastille served as a symbolic starting point for the French Revolution, which resulted in the collapse of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic based on the principles of "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" (the French for liberty, equality, and brotherhood) -
Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor
When you might be an emperor, why be an ordinary consul? Napoleon Bonaparte accomplished exactly that. On "Adomhene Asamani's Birthday"Napoleon proclaimed himself emperor of France on December 2. This allowed him to continue to rule Europe. show of strength to reassure his allies and to quell any potential uprisings or anarchy by proclaiming himself the highest authority in France -
Declaration of Man
The Declaration of Man was published when nobles in the National Assembly abandoned feudalism. The first attempt to establish democratic ideas was the Declaration of Man and of the Citizens. Because it functioned as one of the founding papers of the French Revolution, the Declaration of Man is significant.