Unit 4. The origin of Nation-State: From the American to the French Revolution (1776-1799)

Question 1

1607

Answer 1

The first English settlers reach Virginia (John Smith and Pocahontas).

Question 2

1620

Answer 2

The Mayflower “pilgrims” land at Cape Cod. (On November 11
they sign the “Mayflower Compact.”) The first English religious colony is
founded at Plymouth. Over time it would evolve into the colony and state
of Massachusetts

Question 3

1626

Answer 3

Dutchman Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island from the Indians and founds New
Amsterdam.

Question 4

1754

Answer 4

War breaks out between France and England in North America

Question 5

1763

Answer 5

The Peace of Paris is signed. France loses its colonies in North America, which are
occupied by England. Under the “Law of Quebec” (1774) the English allow the French
colonists to conserve their language, religion and law

Question 6

1773, December 16

Answer 6

“Boston Tea Party.”

Question 7

1774, September 5 - October 26

Answer 7

The First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia

Question 8

1775, April 19

Answer 8

Lexington battle. The first armed clash takes place between colonial militia and
English regulars. On May 10 the meetings of the Second Continental Congress begin

Question 9

1776, July 4

Answer 9

Declaration of Independence

Question 10

1777, October 17

Answer 10

First victory of the rebels at Saratoga

Question 11

1777, November

Answer 11

The members of the Second Continental Congress approve the Articles of
Confederation.

Question 12

1783, September 3

Answer 12

The Peace of Versailles

Question 13

1787, September 17

Answer 13

Approval of the federal Constitution by the Continental
Congress. (Ratification pending by the states)

Question 14

1788, June

Answer 14

Rebellion in Dauphine. The provincial estates of Vizille

Question 15

1789, 5 May

Answer 15

Opening of the Estates General.

Question 16

1789, 17 June

Answer 16

The Third Estate is transformed into a National Assembly.

Question 17

17 June 1789-30 September 1791

Answer 17

Constitutant Assembly

Question 18

1789, 20 June

Answer 18

Tennis Court Oath

Question 19

1789, 27 June

Answer 19

The Constituent Assembly is established

Question 20

1789, 14 July

Answer 20

The Storming of the Bastille. First popular revolution

Question 21

1789, 10 October

Answer 21

The Constituent Assembly grants the king a new title: “Louis, by the grace of God
and, by constitutional law, King of the French.”

Question 22

1790, 14 July

Answer 22

Celebration of the Federation. Origin of the French
nation

Question 23

1791, 30 September

Answer 23

The end of the Constituent Assembly

Question 24

1 October 1791 -10 August 1792

Answer 24

Legislative Assembly

Question 25

1791, 1 October

Answer 25

Opening of the Legislative Assembly

Question 26

1792, 20 April

Answer 26

The Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria.

Question 27

1792, 14 July

Answer 27

Writing of “La Marseillaise.” (French national anthem).

Question 28

1792, 10 August

Answer 28

The mob overruns the Tuileries Palace. The king and his family are
jailed. End of Monarchy.

Question 29

1972, 1-2 September

Answer 29

First killings. The start of the Terror

Question 30

1972, 2 - 6 September

Answer 30

Elections to the Convention

Question 31

1792, 20 September

Answer 31

First military victory of revolutionary France at Valmy

Question 32

1792, 22 September

Answer 32

Abolition of the monarchy and proclamation of the “republic.” (First
French Republic).

Question 33

1973, 21 January

Answer 33

The execution of Louis XVI.

Question 34

1973, February

Answer 34

The first coalition of European monarchies against
revolutionary France is formed.

Question 35

1794, January

Answer 35

Robespierre seizes power (which he maintains until July)

Question 36

1794, 27 July

Answer 36

The Thermidorian Reaction. Moderates and centrists
arrest and execute Robespierre and other “terrorists.” End of the Terror.

Question 37

1799, 9 November

Answer 37

Napoleon seizes power through a coup d ‘ état