Chronology of the

French Revolution
SARAH JACKSON

RATING 5th MOST SIGNIFICANT

This was the 5th most significant because this was only
the start of Frances problems, which grew to become a
much bigger situation for France and its people.

Political Crisis - 1789

During the French Revolution, many
political and social problems arose. King
Louis XIV manipulated his monarchy, and
his family lived in a luxurious and corrupt
lifestyle. Peasant farmers were forced to
pay heavy taxes / feudal dues to the king,
countryside areas became overpopulated,
and food was scarce. This angered the
public and was possibly a small part of
what fuelled the start of the revolution.

RATING 4th MOST SIGNIFICANT

Economic Crisis

This was the 4th most significant because the people of

France were left poor, starving and angry, and this could
potentially have sparked the first need to rise against the
current Leadership.

The economic crisis that the French Government faced was partly a result of
the country's involvement in the American Revolution. In addition, King Louis
XIVs and Louis XVIs expenses left the country of France in debt in the late
18th century.

RATING 6th MOST SIGNIFICANT

Estates General

This was the 6th most significant because this was a small
act of collaboration between the people of France, which
backfired and wasnt long after that the Revolution began.

The Estates General was a

representative meeting of the
three estates,: the clergy and
nobilitywhich were advantaged
minoritiesand the Third Estate,
which represented the majority of
the people. However the EstatesGeneral were too unyielding to
become an organized structure of
agreement. The attempt of such
meetings to take organized
initiative in the 1350s failed
because the country was
unsatisfied.

RATING MOST SIGNIFICANT

This was the most significant because this was the
first show of revolt against the government, and was
potentially the beginning of the French Revolution.

Storming of the Bastille

On the 14th of July 1789, a
defining event of the French
Revolution took place. An
angry mob of towns people
stormed to the prison Bastille,
to gain most of the huge
ammunition and fire powered
kept behind the walls.
However after orders were
refused by the prison
governor, the mob charged
into a violent battle, and took
hold of the building, killing the
governor. The storming of the
Bastille was said to
symbolically marked the
beginning of the French
Revolution.

RATING 3rd MOST SIGNIFICANT

This was 3rd the most significant because this was
the fall of the French government, and was a major
event in history.

The French Revolution

The French Revolution began in 1789 and

ended in the late 1790s. During this time,
the people of France destroyed and
recreated their countries political structure
and feudal system. Similar to the American
Revolution, it was influenced by the peoples
concept of taking leadership into their own
hands and revolting against the current
unwanted leadership an systems. Sadly
around 40 000 lives were lost. Although it
failed to achieve all of its goals, the
movement played an important role in
influencing modern nations today, by
showing the power held within peoples will.

RATING 2nd MOST SIGNIFICANT

The Reign of Terror

This was the 2nd most significant because France lost

a lot of people and at this point, were under the
influence of a corrupt and bloodthirsty leader.

The reign of terror was a

period that commenced
after the execution of King
Louis XVI 1793, and it had a
major impact on the nation
of France. This period
Included the invention of
the guillotine by the
mastermind
of30
the000
Reign of
Maximillian Robespierre and
the death of
Terror,
people across France. Anyone who spoke critically of
the revolution, traitors and many who were simply
just ordinary people, were executed. Finally, when the
safety of too many was under risk, everyone agreed
to overturn Robespierre and he was sent to the
guillotine, the last victim of the Reign of Terror.

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