French Revolution Timeline by RICKY SURFACE

The Women's March (Oct 5, 1789)

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The Abolition of Feudalism (August 4, 1789)

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Feudalism was an old system where peasants had to work for landowners and pay them fees. During the French Revolution, people were angry about the unfair system. On August 4th, 1789, the National Constituent Assembly declared the end of feudal privileges. This marked a big step towards equality and fairness within their society.

Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen (1789)

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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, adopted in 1789, was a key

Document of the French Revolution. It outlined fundamental rights like liberty, equality, and property, emphasizing that all men are born free and equal. Inspired by Enlightenment ideas, it challenged the old social order and laid the foundation for modern democratic principles.

Louis XVI Summons the Estates General (1789)

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King Louis XVI summoned the Estates General in 1789 to address France’s financial crisis and growing unrest. It was the first time this assembly of clergy, nobility, and commoners had been called since 1614. The Third Estate, representing commoners, pushed for reforms, leading to the creation of the National Assembly and the start of the French Revolution.

Tennis Court Oath & The Creation of the National Assembly (June 20, 1789)

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The Tennis Court Oath occurred on June 20, 1789, when members from the Third Estate, locked out of their meeting hall, vowed not to disband until France had a constitution. This act of defiance led to the creation of the National Assembly, marking the first step toward dismantling absolute monarchy and establishing representative government during the French Revolution.

Royal Flight to Varennes (June 20-21, 1791)

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The Royal Flight to Varennes occurred on June 20-21, 1791, when King Louis XVI and his family tried to escape Paris to join royalist forces in Montmédy. They were caught in Varennes and brought back to Paris. This failed escape showed the king’s opposition to the revolution, increasing distrust and pushing France closer to abolishing the monarchy.

Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789)

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Reign of Terror and Robbespierre (1793-1794)

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Napoleon's Italian Campaigns (1796-1797)

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Napoleon's Italian Campaigns (1796–1797) were a series of military victories during the French Revolutionary Wars. As a young general, Napoleon defeated Austrian and Sardinian forces, gaining control of northern Italy. These campaigns boosted his reputation, strengthened France's position in Europe, and set the stage for his rise to power.

Battle of Trafalgar (Oct 21, 1805)

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The Battle of Trafalgar, fought on October 21, 1805, was a naval clash during the Napoleonic Wars, which followed the French Revolution. British forces, led by Admiral Nelson, defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets. This victory ended Napoleon's plans to invade Britain and established British naval dominance for over a century

Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt (1798-1801)

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Napoleon's Invasion of Russia (1812)

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Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 was a disastrous campaign during the Napoleonic Wars, which followed the French Revolution. Napoleon aimed to force Russia to comply with his Continental System, but the Russians used scorched-earth tactics and harsh winter conditions to weaken his army. The failed invasion marked a turning point, leading to Napoleon's downfall.

Coup of 18th Brumaire (Nov 9-10, 1799)

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The Coup of 18th Brumaire, on November 9–10, 1799, marked the end of the French Revolution. Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the Directory government and established the Consulate, with himself as First Consul. This bloodless coup shifted power to Napoleon, paving the way for his eventual rule as Emperor of France.

Napoleon Crowned as Emperor (Dec 2, 1804)

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Napoleon's crowning as Emperor on December 2, 1804, marked the end of the French Revolution and the rise of the First French Empire. In a symbolic move, Napoleon crowned himself, emphasizing his authority over both the church and the state. This event solidified his power and established a new era in France, transitioning from revolutionary ideals to imperial rule.

Napoleon's Exile and the 100 Days (1815)

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Napoleon's exile and the 100 Days refer to his dramatic return from exile on Elba in 1815. After escaping, he regained power in France for 100 days, but his rule ended with his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. This marked the final chapter of the Napoleonic era, which had grown out of the French Revolution, and led to his permanent exile on Saint Helena.

Haitian Revolution & The War of Independence (1791-1804)

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Battle of Waterloo (June 18, 1815)

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Battle of Austerlitz (December 2, 1805)

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Napoleon's Exile and Death (1815-1821)

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Napoleon's exile and death marked the final chapter of the revolutionary era. After his defeat at Waterloo in 1815, he was exiled to Saint Helena, a remote island in the Atlantic. He spent his remaining years there until his death in 1821. His fall symbolized the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the revolutionary changes that had reshaped Europe.