The French Revolution By cowleb11 Period: Jan 1, 1789 to Dec 31, 1799 The French Revolution Jun 17, 1789 The Third estate declared themselves the national assembly and made the tennis court oath Jul 14, 1789 Storming the Bastille Aug 27, 1789 the national Assembly issued the Declaration of the rights of man Jun 20, 1791 Louis XVI and his family tried to flee France but were arrested Mar 6, 1792 petition to form the guard national Sep 20, 1792 The national Convention held their first meeting Jan 21, 1793 King Louis XVI is executed Sep 7, 1793 The reign of terror begins court sentenced 20,000 to 40,000 people to death. Jul 28, 1794 Robespierre was beheaded. Reign of terror ends Jan 1, 1795 Napolean is freed from jail Jan 1, 1795 Napolean is freed from jail Nov 2, 1795 Anew constitution was adopted. the directory is established Jul 1, 1798 Napolean goes to Egypt Nov 9, 1799 Napolean the coup of 18 brumaire Nov 10, 1799 the directory fell