Question

1. what are the major events of the french revolution?

Explanation:

The French Revolution's major events include the Storming of the Bastille (1789) which marked its start, the Reign of Terror (1793 - 1794) under Robespierre, the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte (late 1790s - early 1800s) with his coup and subsequent rule, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (1789), and the abolition of the monarchy (1792) leading to the First French Republic. These events are studied in the subfield of History (under Social Science) as they relate to the historical development of France and Europe.

Answer:

The major events of the French Revolution are:

1. Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789): Symbolic start of the revolution, as the Bastille was a royal fortress and prison, and its fall represented the people's challenge to royal authority.
2. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (August 1789): Established fundamental rights like liberty, property, and resistance to oppression, shaping revolutionary and later democratic ideals.
3. Abolition of the Monarchy (September 1792): France became a republic after the monarchy (under Louis XVI) was overthrown, and Louis XVI was executed in 1793.
4. Reign of Terror (1793 - 1794): Led by Maximilien Robespierre, this period saw mass executions (via guillotine) of those deemed "enemies of the revolution," creating widespread fear but also centralizing revolutionary control.
5. Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte (1799 - 1815): Napoleon staged a coup in 1799, eventually becoming Emperor. He expanded French influence through wars, implemented the Napoleonic Code (a lasting legal reform), and his rule ended with defeat at Waterloo in 1815.