The French Revolution by RACHEL HARRISON

Louis XVI Summons the Estates General (May 5, 1789)

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Louis summoned the estates general because France was struggling financially. The assembly included the clergy, nobility, and the public. France's involvement in the Seven Years' war and the American war of Independence made them more in debt. The budget shortage was 56 million. They created new taxes to help with the debt. The people were angry and this led to the Revolution.

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

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The National Assembly started the idea of a representational government for France. The assembly was held at the tennis court in Versailles. Here they fought to have a constitution. This turned into the assembly shooting into the crowd. In September they finished the constitution. This led to a constitutional monarchy where the legislative branch has power but the king allows for veto.

Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789)

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The people stormed the Bastille because they were hungry and there was a lack of food. The people were dissatisfied with their lives and the conditions they were living in. They were also mad at the King and the government. Ninety - nine individuals died in this conflict. Some were lynched. There was also fear that Louis XVI was going to arrest the constituted National Assembly.

The abolition of Feudalism (August 4, 1789)

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The National Constituent Assembly abolished feudalism. Peasants no longer had to work for the feudal landlords. Paying taxes was reduced and they were freed from serfdom and they didn't have to pay their debt to the landlords. This was set in place to end the violence in the countryside. Duke D'Aigullion proposed this idea. His goal was to abolish feudal rights and suppress personal servitude.

Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen (August 26, 1789)

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This was the first step of writing the French constitution. This document was influenced by the ideas of the American Revolution. The seventeen articles insured freedom, ownership, security, resistance to oppression. The purpose is to spread equality. It also provides the importance of the separation of powers.

The Women's March (October 5, 1789)

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The march was organized by the women of Paris. They argued that the bread was overpriced. They ended up marching from Paris to Versailles. After this happened the King and royals moved to Paris. This was done under the protection of the national guard. This later resulted in the execution of both Louis XVI and Marie.

Royal Flight to Varennes (June 20, 1791)

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This was the night King Louis XVI escaped to Paris. The goal of this move was to make sure that the royal family had greater freedom and personal security. This flight failed because of time issues and a lack of security. They also needed to repair broken coach traces. He was later arrested and brought back to Paris.

Arrest, Trial, and Execution of King Louis XVI (January 21, 1793)

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King Louis XVI was found guilty of many crimes including high treason. Meaning he was trying to escape the country. He was sentenced to death by the guillotine. King Louis XVI, evidence was found of counterrevolutionary interests with Austria and other foreign countries. He was then put on trial for treason by the Nation convention.

Reign of Terror and Robbespierre (September, 5, 1793)

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Robespierre wanted to dominate the Committee of Public Safety. This happened during the reign of terror. Robespierre was also a French architect. He believed that anyone against the revolution should be killed. The reign of Terror made it to that multiple leaders took control and they went against revolutionary ideas.

Napoleon's Italian Campaigns (April 20, 1792)

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Napoleon invaded northern Italy. This was part of the French Revolutionary War. He gained many military victories. He fought more than eighty wars. He planned to isolate the Austrians from the Piedmontese, and then conquer each separately. The result of the Italian campaign was that France received control of Italy.

Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt (July 1, 1798)

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Napoleons's goal was to establish a French colony in Egypt. He also wanted to intimidate the British in India. He wanted to mess up British trade routed to India. Napoleon wanted to establish French control in the East. This resulted in the conquering Alexandria and Cairo.

Coup of 18th Brumaire (November 9, 1799)

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this is viewed as the end of the French Revolution. This was the first day Napoleon had made himself dictator by a coup d'etat. He overthrew the directory and he replaced it with the French consulate. The coup of Brumaire was successful. Many view this as a productive end to the revolution.

Haitian Revolution & War of Independence (January 1, 1804)

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This were many conflicts over a period of time. The goal was for the Africans to overthrow the French and establish a country. This country would be founded and controlled by former slaves. The enslaved Africans became successful and established Haiti. The slaves received inspiration from the French Revolution to revolt.

Napoleon Crowning as Emperor (December 2, 1804)

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A ceremony took place in Paris at Notre Dame de Paris. He crowned himself Emperor. This shows that he rejected any authority and did things his own way. He also did this to lay the foundation for a future dynasty. This restored monarchy in France.

Battle of Trafalgar (October 21, 1805)

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Battle of Austerlitz (December 2, 1805)

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Napoleon's Invasion of Russia (June 24, 1812)

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Napoleon's Exile and the 100 days (March 20, 1815)

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Congress of Vienna (June 9, 1815)

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Battle of Waterloo (June 18, 1815)

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Napoleon's Exile and Death (May 5, 1821) AI generated photo

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