Unit 4. The origin of Nation-State: From the American to the French Revolution (1776-1799) Flashcards
1607
The first English settlers reach Virginia (John Smith and Pocahontas).
1620
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
1626
Dutchman Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island from the Indians and founds New
Amsterdam.
1754
War breaks out between France and England in North America
1763
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
1773, December 16
“Boston Tea Party.”
1774, September 5 - October 26
The First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia
1775, April 19
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
1776, July 4
Declaration of Independence
1777, October 17
First victory of the rebels at Saratoga
1777, November
The members of the Second Continental Congress approve the Articles of
Confederation.
1783, September 3
The Peace of Versailles
1787, September 17
Approval of the federal Constitution by the Continental
Congress. (Ratification pending by the states)
1788, June
Rebellion in Dauphine. The provincial estates of Vizille
1789, 5 May
Opening of the Estates General.
1789, 17 June
The Third Estate is transformed into a National Assembly.
17 June 1789-30 September 1791
Constitutant Assembly
1789, 20 June
Tennis Court Oath
1789, 27 June
The Constituent Assembly is established
1789, 14 July
The Storming of the Bastille. First popular revolution
1789, 10 October
The Constituent Assembly grants the king a new title: “Louis, by the grace of God
and, by constitutional law, King of the French.”
1790, 14 July
Celebration of the Federation. Origin of the French
nation
1791, 30 September
The end of the Constituent Assembly
1 October 1791 -10 August 1792
Legislative Assembly
1791, 1 October
Opening of the Legislative Assembly
1792, 20 April
The Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria.
1792, 14 July
Writing of “La Marseillaise.” (French national anthem).
1792, 10 August
The mob overruns the Tuileries Palace. The king and his family are
jailed. End of Monarchy.
1972, 1-2 September
First killings. The start of the Terror
1972, 2 - 6 September
Elections to the Convention
1792, 20 September
First military victory of revolutionary France at Valmy
1792, 22 September
Abolition of the monarchy and proclamation of the “republic.” (First
French Republic).
1973, 21 January
The execution of Louis XVI.
1973, February
The first coalition of European monarchies against
revolutionary France is formed.
1794, January
Robespierre seizes power (which he maintains until July)
1794, 27 July
The Thermidorian Reaction. Moderates and centrists
arrest and execute Robespierre and other “terrorists.” End of the Terror.
1799, 9 November
Napoleon seizes power through a coup d ‘ état
