IMPORTANT EVENTS IN EUROPEAN HISTORY.

The 1789 French Revolution -1789

The Estates General Meeting – 1614- May 5 1789.

American War of Independence- 1776-1783 led by General Lafayette

The severe winter season in France - 1788

THE COURSE OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.

The Calling of The Estates General Meeting – May 5 th 1789

The Tennis Court Oath – June 20 th 1789

Storming of The Bastilles – July 14 th 1789.

The Declaration of Rights of Man – August 27 th 1789.

The March of Women – October 5th 1789.

The Civil Constitution of the Clergy – July 1790.

The King’s flight to Vareness – June 22 nd 1791.

Reign Of Terror – 1792- 1793

It was the period of total lawlessness, inflation, vandalism and heavy cheapening of human lives.
It was led by extremists such as Robespierre, Herbert, Marat and Danton.

1st coalition of European countries – 1793- 1797

It comprised of countries such as Britain, Austria, Prussia, Spain and Piedmont.

2nd coalition of European countries against France -1797-1802

It comprised of countries such as Britain, Austria, Russia, Turkey, Portugal and Naples.

Directory Government – 1795- 1799

It was setup according to the new constitution of 1795 which was produced by the convetion.

Napoleon Bonaparte 1769- 1821

Was born on August 15th 1769. He was referred to as “ Napoleon The Great” due to his various foreign
and domestic policies. He’s downfall occurred in 1812 at the Moscow campaign where he was given a
“bloody nose”.