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Meeting of the Estates General
French were called to the enjoyment of freedom. The two ckasses were undivided. The French became free. -
Creation of the National Assembly
The National Assembly would be held responsible from 1789-1791. The creation of legislation would define the new state of France. -
Storming of the Bastille
Angry demonstraters took the Bastille. Paris is where King Louis XVI imprisoned his enemies. The riot launched the French Revoloution -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
The French held a national assembly for ignorance, neglect, and contempt of the right. The National Assembly recognizes and declares, in presence and under auspices of the supreme court. -
Execution of the King
On January 20th 1793 the national convention condemed Louis XVI to death. -
Creation of the National Convention
After the National Convention ordered his execution, Louis XVI was beheaded at the place "De La Revoloution in Paris. -
Reign of Terror
Robespierre repressed anyone who was seen as a threat to the revolution over a two year period. Anywhere from 18,000 to 40,000 lives were lost. -
Coup d'etat
The conspiracy of the Equals organized by Gracchus Babeut. The goal is a Coup d'etat and the end of the directory.
