A timeline exploring the origins of the french revolution. The revolution was the result of three related crises that fell upon france simultaneously. Many changes took place that affected all the citizens of france including the nobles and clergy. Go here for the french revolution in a nutshell if these timelines are too detailed, check the french revolution key events, which are a summary of the years 17891799 go here for the french revolutionary wars 17921802 and go here for the napoleonic wars 18031815. Their personal goals were to get rid of the royalists. Famine in paris and grain riots in northern france. Law of 22 prairial increases power of the revolutionary tribunal, leading to mass executions. The revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, catalyzed violent periods of political turmoil, and finally culminated in a dictatorship under napoleon who brought many of. A chronology of the french revolution history home. French revolution timeline may 5, 1789 june 17, 1789 july. The royal treasury is declared empty, and the parlement of paris, an assembly of nobles, refuses to reform the tax system or loan the crown more money.
The declaration of the rights of man and citizen of 1789 brought together two streams of thought. One side was catholic church against dreyfus and on the other side stood the civil libertarians and most of the more radical republicans. Leaders of the french revolution timeline created by mollyhatch. In this lesson, we will learn about the french revolution. No need for a textbook, links to information and a video are included.
Directory and the french revolution itself came to an end with the coup detat in which napoleon overthrew the directory and replaced it with the consulate. France before the revolution was a monarchy, that is, hereditary rule, as was most of europe except, significantly, great britain. The french revolution was a complex political movement that began with a groundswell of popular revolt and then continued to evolve over the course of a decade. Robespierre justifies revolutionary government as a. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets. Over recent decades france has experienced extensive change.
Establishment of civil equality in the country but not in the french colonies and radical social change. French revolution timeline by braeden wolf infographic. At the same time, many of the large cities have been faced with a growing need for renovation and rehabilitation, often in the face of rising levels of crime. Her governments freemarket policies included trade liberalisation, deregulation, sweeping privatisation, breaking the power of the unions, focus on the. The legislative assembly ruled from september 21st, 1792 to april 6th, 1793 the groups in power of the government were the feuillants and the jacobins the feuillants believed that the revolution had already reached its goal. Napoleon bonaparte 17691821, also known as napoleon i, was a french military leader and emperor who conquered much of europe in the early 19th century. French revolution timeline all the good stuff in order. Summoned by king louis xvi to propose solutions to his governments financial. Must contain each of the major events listed on your handouts. June 17 national assembly voted on and established. Marked the end of absolute monarchy and beginning of representative government. French revolution timeline ap euro flashcards quizlet. First symbolic act of the french revolution october women overtook versailles due to high bread prices. It becomes one of most vocal proponents of radical change.
The treasury suspends payments on the debts of the government. They were proactive in seeking a change of government. Popular uprisingsthe violence changes political and social dynamics, outcomes are unpredictable. The four government of the french revolution where the national assembly, the legislative assembly, the first republic and last but not least the directory. French revolution timeline may 5, 1789 a meeting of the estatesgeneral is called by louis xvi in versailles to discuss and approve a new tax plan. Alfred dreyfus, a jewish captain in the french army, was falsely accused and ocnvicted of treason.
The french revolution had several significant effects on the world. The french revolution was a period of political and social upheaval in the history of france and it also affected europe as a whole. Create your own infographic for free with venngage. The people were mad at king louis for wasting their countries money and leaving them in poverty. But frances conquests themselves paid dividends in hard currency, as well as many of europes greatest art treasures. The french sided with the americans by declaring war against britain. After the revolution, the aristocracy was no longer the ideal and the more popular styles became popular.
Culturally, the french revolution is the beginning of the masculine norms we see today being the ideal on a large scale. The french revolution was a watershed event in modern european history that began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of napoleon bonaparte. During this period, french citizens razed and redesigned their countrys political landscape. The oxford history of the french revolution 3rd ed. Calendar introduced as part of the revolutionary program of dechristianization. August 26 the national assembly adopts the declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen. This timeline is designed to accompany your reading on the french revolution from pre1789 to 1802. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Born on the island of corsica, napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the military during the french revolution 17891799. Day of the tiles in grenoble, first revolt against the king. Feudal france was neatly divided into three social classes, or estates, with different jobs and privileges. French revolutionstateexpanded to show the template expanded, i. Machiavelli he was an italian historian, philosopher, humanist, and writer during the renaissance. July 14 the french revolution begins with the storming of the bastille.
What type of government led france after its revolution. Extended interviews resources for educators a revolution. June 20 the third estate is locked out of their meeting hall, so the group now calling itself the national assembly meets in an. It took place between 1789 and 1799 and resulted in profound political and social change, most. Era following ousting of robespierre was known as thermidorian reaction, and a period of governmental restructuring began, leading to new constitution of 1795 and a significantly more conservative national convention. A timeline of the revolution the storming of the tuileries on august 10, 1792, during the french revolution. How did the french revolution change france politically. The revolution led the world to imperative events and inspired many notorious leaders. Leaders of the french revolution timeline timetoast. A timeline exploring the events of the french revolution during the reign of terror.
Frances population had changed considerably since 1614. The following is a timeline of the french revolution. Napoleon rose through the ranks of the french army during the french revolution 17891799, seized control of the french government in 1799 and became emperor in 1804. Principal dates and time line of the french revolution. To win their support for fiscal reforms, the minister of finance, brienne, sets may 5. June 17, 1789 three poitevin cures decide to join the third estate, leaving the chambers of the clergy. The national assembly was the first government of the french revolution it was created in 17891791. Politically, france suffered under and absolute monarchy king louis xiv, louis xv, louis xvi and most people were denied basic rights, or a say in their government. French revolution interactive timeline project your students will be engaged in this fun and interactive activity. French revolutionstatecollapsed to show the template collapsed, i.
Spring of 1789 had already seen unrest with riots in april reveillon riots wallpaper factory burnt down and tension over continuing high bread prices. Civil constitution, subordinating the church to the civil government, inaugurated by louis xvi. The reign of terror, during which the revolutionary government. First french revolution, 178992, the constitutional, moderate, lockean, liberal phase. Students will create an interactive timeline of the major events of the french revolution using. Previously, the ideal man was a wealthy noble, too fancy to lift a finger and covered in powder and delicate fabrics. To gather support for a financial reform program, the king called to order the.
History of europe the age of revolution britannica. A short history of the french revolution 2014 excerpt. A timeline created with timetoasts interactive timeline maker. The french revolution timeline timetoast timelines. If these timelines of the french revolution are too detailed, check the french revolution key events, which are a summary of the years 17891799 go here for the french revolutionary wars 17921802 and go here for the napoleonic wars 18031815. Britain in the age of the french revolution by jennifer mori longman, 2000 the french revolution and british popular politics by mark philp cambridge university press, 1991 places to visit. Revolution exploded in france in the summer of 1789, after many decades of. Through a series of wars, he expanded his empire across western and central europe. Vichy regime in unoccupied south collaborates with nazis.
They force the king and queen to move back to paris. Coup detat is the sudden unconstitutional deposition of a legitimate government, usually by a small group of the existing state establishmenttypically the militaryto replace the. Decree suspending constitution and sanctioning revolutionary government for the duration of the war. The capture of the bastille symbolized the end of the ancient regime and the beginning of. July 14 the bastille was stormed and seized by a mob. British naval victory against french in english channel. It almost did, edspecially after 1792 when the wars began. To control executive responsibilities and appointments, the directory was formed. The french revolution has political, social and economic causes. The french revolution was a watershed event in modern european history that. With an assigned partner, you will complete a timeline containing the major events of the french revolution. The declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen approved. It was created by the third estate because they were mad about the unfair tax laws. Socially, france was divided amonth 3 estates, or classes.
Lists critical events, from the emergence of revolutionary ideas in the mid1700s to the thermidorian reaction. Readers searching for a timeline with greater detail are advised to look at colin jones the longman companion to the french revolution which contains one general timeline and several specialist ones. For one thing, the new government had to command revenues in a sensible fashion and keep the nation solvent, otherwise chaos would result. In doing so, they beheaded their king, louis xvi, precipitating the french revolutionary wars. You will have 2 days to research and construct your timeline. Rapid urbanization and suburbanization have transformed many former rural areas. The changes that took place were based on the theory of equality for all.
French revolution, revolutionary movement that shook france. The four governments of the french revolution student. A timeline exploring the events and origins of the french revolution. What did the french revolution do to its society important people important events the french revolution brought upon political issues and made a chaotic mess. September the september massacres occur between september 2 7. The revolution literally threw off the monarchy and embraced the notion of a republic. Changes in the french government timeline timetoast. The french revolution 178999 violently transformed france from a monarchical state with a rigid social hierarchy into a modern nation in which the social structure was loosened and power passed increasingly to the middle classes. French revolution timeline the course of revolution 1789 1792. French revolution interactive timeline project teaching. Connections between political change and socioeconomic upheaval were real. By the time the war was over, france had lost about 50% of its governments money. October 5 a large group of women and men march from paris to versailles to demand lower bread prices.
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