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Meeting of the Estates General
King Louis summoned the Estates General to talk about problems. The Estates General was made up of three parts, consiting of three different social classes. At this time, the Tennis Court Oath was pledged. -
Fall of the Bastille
In July of 1789, many angry French stormed into Bastille. In this doing, they tried to dismantle to government. They did succeed. This day is considered France's Independance Day. -
Flight to Varennes
The Flight to Varennes was a result of the National Assembly creating a new constitution for France. The constitution said that the king should have restricted power. This caused the king and queen to seek refuge in Austria. -
Dissolution of the National Assembly
The Dissolution of the National Assembly was the time when the National Assembly was replaced with the Legislative Assembly. This caused many rules ro result. One of these rules was that none of the members from the National Assembly could be a part of the Legislative Assembly. -
France Declares War on Austria
The different voices of France had been arguing for and against war agianst Austria for a long time. But finally, everyone had agreed on war. With everyone settled on this decision, France launched war upon Austria. -
Attack on the Tuileries Palace
The Legislative Branch had become divided. Many French decided to attack the Tuileries Palace in aguish. They were frustrated with all the oppression present in their government. So, the king and queen seeked refuge with the Legislative Branch. But, the Legislative Branch decided to turn them in. -
Declaration of the French Republic and the Trial of Louis
The Legislative Branch was replaced with the National Assembly. The first act the implicated was to charge King Louis with treason. King Louis was convicted of the crime and later sent down the streets of Paris; only to be decapitated. Blood leaked through the streets, as did the rein of France's king. -
Reign of Terror
Maximillen Robespierre gained much of the control of the National Convention. His opinion of a correct government was elimination of all enemies of France. If anyone spoke out against the government, they were goiutineened. This led to many executions of the French people. It was estimated that 16,000 people were killed during the Reign of Terror. -
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Reign of Terror
Maximillen Robespierre gained much of the control of the National Convention. His opinion of a correct government was elimination of all enemies of France. If anyone spoke out against the government, they were goiutineened. -
The Directory and the Rise of Napoleon
The Directory and the Rise of Napoleon was a result of a poorly governed people. After the fall of Robespierre, the government of France was very corrupt. The people were frustrated, along with the significant government leaders. Eventually, the government was taken over by a man named Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon ruled with harsh power and oppression.
