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French Revolution Phases

AP Euro History · Unit 2: 1648–1815

Learning Objectives

Identify the four phases of the French Revolution

Understand causes: Enlightenment ideas, fiscal crisis, social inequality

Trace radicalization from constitutional monarchy to Terror

Analyze Napoleon's rise from the Revolution's chaos

Four Phases

1. Moderate (1789–91): National Assembly, constitutional monarchy
2. Radical (1792–94): Republic, Reign of Terror, Robespierre
3. Reaction (1794–99): Directory, Thermidorian reaction
4. Napoleon (1799–1815): Consulate, Empire, Waterloo

Legend

Moderate Phase

Radical Phase

Reaction / Directory

Napoleonic Era

RevolutionFranceTerrorNapoleon

Phase:All

Event:—

Events

16

Duration

26 yrs

Executions

~17K

Phase

—

Radicalism

—

Filter by Phase

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Key Figures

Details

Quick Quiz▼

1. The storming of the Bastille occurred on:

July 4, 1789 July 14, 1789 August 26, 1789 June 20, 1789

2. The Reign of Terror was led by:

Louis XVI Maximilien Robespierre Napoleon Lafayette

3. Napoleon's final defeat was at:

Austerlitz Borodino Waterloo Trafalgar