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Explore the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, marked by war debt, high taxes, lavish lifestyles, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Witness the downfall of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, the Reign of Terror, and the eventual establishment of The Directory. Experience the key events, from the attack on the Bastille to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Discover the intricate dance of power, ideology, and transformation that shaped France during this turbulent era.
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French –Indian War War Debt HIGH TAXES!! Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette’s Lavish lifestyle American Revolution 1st and 2nd Estate Refuse to reform Tax system Ideas of Enlightenment Philosophers Poor Wheat Harvest Louis XVI calls out the troops 3rd Estate creates National Assembly Attack on the Bastille! Leader=Robespierre Louis XVI makes secret deal w/ other Euro. monarchs Declaration of the Rights Of Man and Of the Citizen (Constitutional Monarchy) Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette imprisoned and executed Women of Paris march on Versailles demanding bread
Napoleon Bonaparte becomes emperor (autocrat) REIGN OF TERROR!! Death of Robespierre The Directory
War Debt French –Indian War Poor Wheat Harvest
The Directory