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King Louis calls the three Estates together
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. -
The Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis Court Oath took place in 1789 when members of the Third Estate,broke away from the Estates-General and declared themselves as the National Assembly.They all gathered at a indoor tennis court and swore to separate until they create a new constitution of France. -
The storming of the Bastille
The storming of the Bastille was an important event of the French Revolution.July 14, 1789, a group of furious Parisian attacked the Bastille, a fortress that represented the king's authority. They released the inmates and demonstrated that the public could not be dominated.This occurrence signaled the start of the French Revolution, which would transform France.Today, July 14th, is known as Bastille Day in France. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was an important document created in 1789. It said that all people are born free and equal, and should be treated fairly. It also protected people's rights to express themselves and gather together. This document was very influential and helped shape democracy in many countries, including the United States.France was in trouble ideas about freedom and equality inspired people to create the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen -
Royal Family's Flight to Varennes
The Flight to Varennes was when King Louis XVI and his family tried to secretly leave France on June 20, 1791. They wore normal clothes and took a carriage, but people recognized them and stopped them in a town called Varennes.This failed escape made people very angry and hurt the king's reputation and popularity. It helped lead to the end of the monarchy and the king's execution in 1793. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in Paris he was guilty of treason by the National Convention ,his execution was the result of the French Revolution . The Royal family's failed escaped led to king's ultimate death -
Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a scary time period of the French Revolution.There was a lot of violence and mass executions led by Maximilien Robespierre. They executed around 40,000 people who were believed to be against the revolution. The terror ended in July of 1794 after Robespierre's fall -
Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
1785,Napoleon graduates and joins the French military.He starts fighting in the French Revolutionary wars in 1795 he was made an advisor of the five-member-Directory.He eventually overthrows the Directory through a coup d-etat since the Directory was incapable of addressing France's issues.A consulate is form and Napoleon becomes the first Consul of France. -
The Battle of Austerlitz
This battle was one of Napoleon's greatest wins he fought against the joined forces of Russia and Austria.Despite being a smaller force Napoleon's strategy made his enemies fall right into his trap.This victory led to the Treaty of Pressburg which strengthened France control over Europe. -
The Treaty of Tilsit
1807 France and Russia made a peace agreement called the Treaty of Tilsit.It ended the war of the Fourth Coalition making Russia an ally of France.This also led to the capture of Prussia. -
Battle of Leipzig
This battle took place during the Napoleonic Wars the battle involved a coalition of Prussia,Russia,Austria and Swedish armies which defeated Napoleon army.This battle was a negative turning point of Napoleon's power. -
Exile of Napoleon Bonaparte to Elba
Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba after his forced resignation as emperor of France because of his economic struggles and military defeats. He was given the power of Elba. However he escaped from there in 1815. -
Treaty of Fontainebleau
This treaty was signed due to Napoleon's worsening military and overwhelming resistance from the Allied powers marked the end of Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as Emperor of France.It was an agreement between France ,Austria,Prussia,Britain and Russia.This treaty led to Napoleon's exile to Elba. -
Hundred days and the return of Napoleon
After Napoleon escaped from Elba he returned to France and regained control of the government but it was short lived because he was defeated by British and Prussian forces in battle of Waterloo which led to his second exile to Saint Helena. -
The Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was the final battle of the French Revolution and it was the last battle Napoleon Bonaparte 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.