Absolutism & the French Revolution By alix.noblescox Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Jan 21, 1789 The Monarchy Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Apr 3, 2013 Absolutism & the French Revolution Jul 14, 1789 The Bastille is Stormed on July 14 1789 the bastille prison was stormed by an angry mob who wanted the weapons and ammo. this was a huge move to make. Period: Sep 22, 1792 to Jun 1, 1804 The Republic Period: Apr 1, 1793 to Dec 1, 1795 The Commitee of Public Saftey Period: Sep 5, 1793 to Jul 28, 1794 The Terror