Question
What was the CAUSE of the French Revolution?
Create a list of at least 5 major events of the French Revolution in order AND include a one sentence
description of each event.
List 3 accomplishments of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Answer
The cause of the French Revolution was a combination of economic, social, and political factors, including the financial crisis, the Enlightenment ideas, and the discontent of the Third Estate.
5 major events of the French Revolution in order:
1. Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789) - A mob of Parisians stormed the Bastille prison, a symbol of royal tyranny, and sparked the revolution.
2. Reign of Terror (1793-1794) - A period of extreme violence and political repression led by Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety.
3. Execution of King Louis XVI (January 21, 1793) - The king was found guilty of treason and beheaded by guillotine.
4. Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte (1799) - A military coup led by Napoleon overthrew the Directory and established the Consulate.
5. Battle of Waterloo (June 18, 1815) - Napoleon's final defeat by the British and Prussian armies, leading to his exile to Saint Helena.
3 accomplishments of Napoleon Bonaparte:
1. Napoleonic Code - A comprehensive legal system that abolished feudalism, established equality before the law, and protected property rights.
2. Expansion of the French Empire - Napoleon conquered much of Europe and spread the ideals of the French Revolution.
3. Modernization of France - Napoleon implemented reforms in education, infrastructure, and public administration that modernized France and laid the foundation for future progress.