Chronology of French Revolution By inesmazn May 5, 1789 General estates Nobility and clergy-> Voting system based on class Third state-> One vote per person. Period: Jul 14, 1789 to 1791 Constitutional Assembly Period: 1791 to 1792 Legislative Assembly Period: 1792 to 1795 National convention The reign of terror. Period: 1795 to 1799 The directory and consulate