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Nobility forces King Louis XVI to call the Estates General into Session
The king was in trouble. The nobility was not happy with his attempt to tax their estate. Nobility wanted to pass the cost once again on the Third Estate. -
Estate-General meets in Paris
King Louis XVI calls body into session to approve a new tax on the 3rd Estate. They had not met in 175 years. -
3rd Estate refused to abide by the kings one vote for each estate order
The 3rd Estate didn't like this because they could easily have been outvoted. People such as the Bourgeoisie protested. -
Tennis Court Oath
The Oath was a pledge signed by almost all members of the Third Estate and it represents the first time that French citizens stood up against King Louis XVI. -
The Storming of the Bastille
Parisians attacked the fortress known as the Bastille in search of weapons. It is considered the beginning of the French Revolution because this is when citizens started to take charge in order to get the rights they deserved. -
Great Fear Begins
Peasants were growing uneasy because there was already a grain shortage and then they heard that there were armed men along the countryside. Peasants grew frightened and attacked manors in self defense. -
National Assembly abolishes Feudalism with August Decrees
Noble and clergy privelige was abolished and for the following 2 years, the National Assembly focused on improving the situation. -
Declarations of the Rights of Man
This was an important document that outlines the rights man has to "liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression." -
Women of Paris March to Versailles for Bread
Women rioted in Paris marketplaces because they were outraged over the prices and scarcity of bread. The mob grew and they marched to Versailles and made their demands known to King Louis XVI. -
Royal Family's Flight from Varennes
King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and the rest of their close family tried to flee from Paris. They only reached Varennes and French citizens were becoming more disapproving of them. -
New Constitution adopted
This was a document that Louis XVI was hesitant to adopt and in it, it abolishes several "institutions which were injurious to liberty and equally of rights." -
Beginning of Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly was created and it was run by the Bourgeoisie on one side and on the other side, the democratic sector. -
Brunswick Manifesto warns that Royal family must not be harmed or else...
The Brunswick Manifesto said that if the royal family didn't get harmed, then neither would the civilians. A lot of French citizens thought this meant that Louis XVI was working with foreign kings. -
Storming of the Tuileries Palace
The Tuileries Palace was attacked by militias supported by the National Guard. Louis XVI and the rest of the royal family sought protection with the Legislative Assembly. -
French Monarchy is officially abolished
Revolutionary Government votes to abolish the monarchy and establish the first Republic. The royal family is imprisoned. -
French defeat foreign invaders (Austria and Prussia) who are attempting to preserve the monarchy
France turns the tides of the war and takes the offensive against the invaders. -
The execution of King Louis XVI in Paris
Louis XVI was arrested and tried for treason. His death denotes the start of the Reign of Terror. His wife Marie Antoinette was also executed the same year. -
Committee of Public Safety Established
Its role was to protect the newly established republic against foreign attacks and rebellion within France. -
Law of Suspects passes- Beginning of the Reign of Terror in France
The Law of Suspects signifies a weakening of singular freedoms in France. It led to paranoia of a revolution all across France. -
End of Reign of Terror - execution of Robespierre
Robespierre was killed for wanting to unite the republic of France. After he was executed, new members were quickly selected. -
National Convention is dissolved and the creation of the Directorate
The Directorate was comprised of 5 directors and a parliament of 2 chambers. Its role was to provide political stability. -
Napoleon named First Consul
As consul, he was the most powerful person in the state. Some of the most important things he did was reorganize his armies and reconstruct his defense. -
Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor of France
Napoleon's coronation was historical and defined the empire of France. Also, the French citizens were accepting of him becoming emperor.
