Abe and Reed- French Revolution

  • Estate General called

    They were called by King Louis
    Haven't spoken in 100+ years
    Decided on levying of taxes and undertake reforms in country
  • National Assembly formed

    From June 17 1789- July 9 1789
    1 of Frances parliaments in House of Parliament
    The name of the Revolutionary Assembly formed by people from 3rd estate
  • Tennis Court Oath

    It was a key moment
    Started the French Revolution
    Pledged themselves to create written constitution for France
  • Storming of Bastille

    Attacked by angry mob
    King Louis arrested the National Assembly
    Symbol that King Louis lost his power
  • Constitutional Monarchy

    Developed in Present day U.K
    Elected leader, Prime Minister with having ceded power
    It was made by Louis Philippe
  • French Republic

    Most important in the Western World
    Played highly significant role on affairs
  • Beheaded

    died at the guillotine on 21 January 1793
    He was the last king to live at the Palace of Versailles
    he died at the age of 38
  • reign of terror

    1 period of the French Revolution
    held a series of massacres
    accusations of treason by committee of public safety
  • reign of terror ends

    robespierre was arrested
    he was also executed with jacobins
    succeeded by the thermidorian reaction