French Revolution

  • Louis XVI orders the Estates-General to meet at Versailles

    Louis XVI orders the Estates-General to meet at Versailles
    Louis XVI orders a meeting of the Estates-General to discuss the national financial situation
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    French Revolution

  • First meeting of the National Assembly

    First meeting of the National Assembly
  • The Third Estate takes the Tennis Court oath

    The Third Estate takes the Tennis Court oath
  • The Bastille Falls

    The Bastille Falls
  • Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen is passed

    Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen is passed
  • Women march to Versailles

    Women march to Versailles
  • The Royal Family tries to escape from France

    The Royal Family tries to escape from France
  • Legislative Assembly Convened

    Legislative Assembly Convened
  • France declares war on Austria

  • Citizen Louis Capet is guillotined

    Citizen Louis Capet is guillotined
  • Marat is murdered

    Marat is murdered
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    The Reign of Terror

  • Robespierre is executed

    Robespierre is executed
  • Napoleon overthrows the government

    Napoleon overthrows the government