French revolution timeline activity by lesson plan ninja tpt. February 8, 1796 the new french defense minister is claude petiet. July 14 the french revolution begins with the storming of the bastille. Timeline key events of the french revolution 17891794. The revolution took place partly because france was bankrupt after fighting the seven years war and the american war of independence, and was therefore taxing its citizens highly. You will have 2 12 days to research and construct your timeline.
Robert wilde is a historian with a focus on early medieval europe who has 15 years of freelance writing experience. A meeting of the estatesgeneral is called by louis xvi in versailles to discuss and approve a new tax plan. You will have 2 days to research and construct your timeline. Timeline of the french revolution 1789 may 5 estates general convened in versailles jun.
French revolution acrostic old regime was destroyed by national assemblys affirmation of rights of man. French revolution events timeline timetoast timelines. This is a project that was assigned in my social 20 class, where i had to create a timeline of important dates during the french revolution. 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. The declaration of the rights of man and citizen of 1789 brought together two streams of thought. Democracy is introduced though not fully enacted just yet 4. Before the french revolution there was an economic slump which was also a main reason for the malnutrition. Socially, france was divided amonth 3 estates, or classes. The french revolution on the eve of the revolution. A timeline of the revolution liberty leading the people in a painting by eugene delacroix. This assesses students on the history of the french revolution as well as timeline analysis. The timeline below lists the governments and major reforms that were established under each.
This timeline is designed to accompany your reading on the french revolution from pre1789 to 1802. French revolution timeline may 5, 1789 june 17, 1789 july 7. Brief timeline of the french revolution date event 05 may 1789 louis xvi called a meeting of the estatesgeneral, held in versailles, to discuss and approve a new tax plan this is the first meeting of the estatesgeneral since 1614 17 20 jun 1789 three poitevin cures decide to join the third estate, leaving the chambers of the clergy. Extended interviews resources for educators a revolution. Henceforth the revolution would enjoy victory in its military conflicts. Revolutions also resulted from new political ideas directed against the. The french revolution traces the long and short term causes of the french revolution to the october days and its consequences up to the dissolution of the convention and beyond. They force the king and queen to move back to paris. The french revolution timeline western civ project.
Click the button below to get instant access to this resource for use in the classroom or at a home. The french revolution, by thomas carlyle chapter 1. The french revolution 1789 is one of the most significant dates in history famous for the revolution in france with cries of liberte. This instead turned into a protest about conditions in france. May 19, 2014 french revolution in 9 minutes manny man does history. Inflation of french currency caused by immense issue of assignats. Revolution exploded in france in the summer of 1789, after many decades of. French revolution in europe, in particular within germany, to investigate the consequences of radical, externally imposed reforms on subsequent economic growth. Lists critical events, from the emergence of revolutionary ideas in the mid1700s to the thermidorian reaction. Revolutionaries storm the bastille, kill guards, get ammunition and begin the french revolution. French revolution timeline assignment by hanna kaiser on prezi.
Students should be familiar with the general events of the french revolution before participating in this lesson. With an assigned partner, you will complete a timeline containing the major events of the french revolution. French revolutionstateexpanded to show the template expanded, i. After 1792 french armies occupied and reformed the institutions of many european countries. After seizing political power in france he crowned himself emperor in 1804.
Timeline of the french revolution worksheet free pdf download. A timeline exploring the events and origins of the french revolution. A timeline of the revolution the storming of the tuileries on august 10, 1792, during the french revolution. French revolution in 9 minutes manny man does history. The declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen approved. Some key moments in the french revolution, 1789 1794. Women participated in virtually every aspect of the french revolution, but their. Thousands killed or executed 40,000 alone during reign of terror 5. This download is exclusively for school history members. French revolution stateexpanded to show the template expanded, i. The french revolution how did the british react to july 1789. Napoleon bonaparte was a french military leader and emperor who conquered much of europe in the early 19th century. Publication of edmund burkes reflections on the revolution in france.
July 15august 4, 1789 great fear spreads through french countryside as peasants attack nobel homes fearing an invasion by other european countries trying to put down the revolution. Assembly of vizille, assembly of the estates general of dauphine. 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 timeline may 5, 1789 june 17, 1789 july. Examine the timeline in the map activity file on the right. Timeline of the french revolution 1789 may 5 estates general. If these timelines of the french revolutionary wars are too detailed, check the french revolutionary wars key events, which are a summary of the years 17921802.
Explain the factors that inspired the french revolution. This pdf contains a selection of sample pages from. The convention elected by the legislative assembly commences, abolishes monarchy. In this free educational game about french revolution, use context clues to sequence events in history. 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. The following is a timeline of the french revolution. The population had risen by 7 million and around 90% of these belonged to the third estate. August 26 the national assembly adopts the declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen. The french revolution was a watershed event in modern history. French revolution timeline may 5, 1789 a meeting of the estates. The king agreed to meet with some of the women and promised to distribute all the bread in versailles to the crowd.
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. French revolution interactive timeline project your students will be engaged in this fun and interactive activity. Born on the island of corsica, napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the military during the french revolution. October 5 a large group of women and men march from paris to versailles to demand lower bread prices. The french revolution didnt just take place in 1789. Haitian, mexican and french course map and documents philosophy world war i world war iiall lessons are files named lp. This great deciding naval battle of the napoleonic wars took place between 27 british ships under admiral nelson and 33 french and spanish vessels under admiral villeneuve.
If these timelines of the french revolutionary wars are too detailed, check the french revolutionary wars key events, which are a summary of the years 17921802 for events closer related to the revolution see the timeline of the french revolution 17891799. Principal dates and time line of the french revolution. They demanded to see the baker, the bakers wife, and the bakers boy. Mybrainpop subscribers can use formative assessment data to guide further instruction. Women and the revolution exploring the french revolution roy. French revolution timeline ap euro flashcards quizlet. The changes made during the french revolution made life easier for the third estate.
Wikimedia commonsmusee du louvre the second in a twopart series on august 4, 1789, frances new governing body, the national assembly, held a meeting to discuss the progress of the french revolution. French revolutionstatecollapsed to show the template collapsed, i. It took place between 1789 and 1799 and resulted in profound political and social change, most noticeably the establishment of the. Analyze the chart and answer the following questions. The french revolution causes of the french revolution absolute monarchy on the eve of the revolution, france had an absolute monarchy under louis xvi. Under louis, most people were denied basic rights and any say in government. Students will create an interactive timeline of the major events of the french revolution using. For events closer related to the revolution see the timeline of the french revolution 17891799. The national archives education service the french revolution. The french revolution has political, social and economic causes. French revolution acrostic by anvay bhanap on prezi.
French revolution stateautocollapse shows the template collapsed to the title bar if there is a navbar, a sidebar, or some other table on the page with the collapsible attribute. Students analyze the timeline and complete a twenty question common core aligned worksheet. 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. Timeline of the french revolution worksheet free pdf. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. June 17, 1789 three poitevin cures decide to join the third estate, leaving the chambers of the clergy. No need for a textbook, links to information and a video are included. Timeline key events of the french revolution 1789 1794 over four years after the start of the french revolution, france descended into a. 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. History of europe the age of revolution britannica.