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May 5, 1789: Louis XVI summons the Estates General. 

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May 5, 1789: Louis XVI summons the Estates General. 

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Louis summoned the Estates General due to a severe financial crisis and widespread social unrest. He hoped the general could help with the issues by approving new taxes and reforms. However, the meeting became a platform for broader demands for political and social change, leading to the French Revolution.

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May 5, 1789: Louis XVI summons the Estates General.

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June 20, 1789: Tennis Court Oath and Creation of the National Assembly.

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June 20, 1789: Tennis Court Oath and Creation of the National Assembly.

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Members of the Third Estate, fearing that Louis wanted to dissolve them, moved to a tennis court and took an oath not to separate until they had established a new Constitution. They then called themselves the National Assembly and represented the interests of the common people. On June 27, Louis reluctantly recognized the assembly. This marked a new era in French history.

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June 20, 1789: Tennis Court Oath and Creation of the National Assembly.

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July 14, 1789: The Storming of the Bastille.

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July 14, 1789: The Storming of the Bastille.

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A group of Parisians stormed the Bastille, a French prison. The Bastille governor, Bernard-Rene Jordan de Launy, was killed. This marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

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July 14, 1789: The Storming of the Bastille.

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August 4, 1789: The Abolition of Feudalism. 

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August 4, 1789: The Abolition of Feudalism. 

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Reform that eliminated privileges of nobility. Aimed to create a more equitable society by removing the legal and economic foundations of Feudalism. Paved the way for modern property rights and economic opportunities in France.

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August 4, 1789: The Abolition of Feudalism.

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August 26, 1789: Declaration of The Rights of Man and Citizen. 

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August 26, 1789: Declaration of The Rights of Man and Citizen. 

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This declaration outlines the natural, inalienable rights of man. It laid the groundwork for modern human rights. It was the basis for French constitutional law. "Men are born free and equal in rights".

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August 26, 1789: Declaration of The Rights of Man and Citizen.

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The Women's March on Versailles was a riot that took place during the first stage of the revolution. Parisian market women were protesting the high price and scarcity of bread. Marked a significant shift in power from the monarchy to the common people.

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June 20-21, 1791: The Royal Flight to Varennes.

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June 20-21, 1791: The Royal Flight to Varennes.

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King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and other members of the royal family attempted to escape Paris. This failed and the family was arrested. This event marked a turning point, as it exposed the king's disloyalty and deepened the public hostility towards the monarchy.

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June 20-21, 1791: The Royal Flight to Varennes.

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Arrest, Trial, and Execution of King Louis XVI.

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Arrest, Trial, and Execution of King Louis XVI.

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August 10, 1792: The royal family was arrested. December 3-4, 1792: Louis is put on trial for high treason. January 21, 1793: Louis is executed by guillotine. This marked the end of the French monarchy.

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Arrest, Trial, and Execution of King Louis XVI.

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From September 5, 1793, to July 27, 1794, the reign of terror was characterized by mass executions and de-Christianization. The reign of terror was led by Maximilien Robespierre. On July 27, 1794, he was executed.

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Napoleon's Italian Campaigns from 1796-1797. 

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Napoleon's Italian Campaigns from 1796-1797. 

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Napoleon's main goal was to defeat Austrian forces and their allies. He achieved a series of victories, which led him to defeat the Austrian army and establish French control in northern Italy. This set the stage for his rise to power in France.

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Napoleon's Italian Campaigns from 1796-1797.

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From 1798-1801, Napoleon's goal was to disrupt British trade routes to India and establish a French colony in Egypt. He also brought scholars with him and this led to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. Napoleon's invasion ultimately failed, and they were forced to surrender to the British and Ottoman forces in 1801.

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November 9, 1799: The Coup of 18th Brumaire. 

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November 9, 1799: The Coup of 18th Brumaire. 

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This was the coup that brought Napoleon to power. It overthrew the French Directory and established the French Consulate. France was experiencing political instability at the time, and Napoleon's return was met with enthusiasm. The coup marked the end of the revolution and set the stage for Napoleon's eventual rise as emperor to the French.

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November 9, 1799: The Coup of 18th Brumaire.

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1791-1804: Haitian Revolution and War of Independence. 

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1791-1804: Haitian Revolution and War of Independence. 

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December 2, 1804: Napoleon Crowning as Emperor.

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December 2, 1804: Napoleon Crowning as Emperor.

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On the day that he became emperor, Napoleon placed the crown on his own head, instead of the Pope doing it. The presence of Pope Pius VII showed reconciliation between France and the Catholic Church. Napoleon's elevation to emperor was met with overwhelming approval by the people of France.

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December 2, 1804: Napoleon Crowning as Emperor.

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October 21, 1805: The Battle of Trafalgar.

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October 21, 1805: The Battle of Trafalgar.

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December 2, 1805: The Battle of Austerlitz. 

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December 2, 1805: The Battle of Austerlitz. 

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This battle was one of Napoleon's greatest victories. The French forces defeated the Allies using deception and strategic maneuvering to lead the Allies into a trap. This battle ended the War of the Third Coalition and solidified Napoleon's dominance in Europe. It also led to the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire.

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December 2, 1805: The Battle of Austerlitz.

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June 24, 1812 - October, 1812: Napoleon's Invasion of Russia. 

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June 24, 1812 - October, 1812: Napoleon's Invasion of Russia. 

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Why did Napoleon Invade Russia? (Short Animated Documentary)

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September 1814-June 1815: The Congress of Vienna.

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September 1814-June 1815: The Congress of Vienna.

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The CONGRESS of VIENNA, Explained [AP Euro Review—Unit 5 Topic 7]

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Napoleon's Exile and the 100 Days (1814-1815).

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Napoleon's Exile and the 100 Days (1814-1815).

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1815 - May 5, 1821: Napoleon's Exile and Death.

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1815 - May 5, 1821: Napoleon's Exile and Death.

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This is an AI image of Napoleon sitting alone during his exile.