French revolution

French Revolution

  • Meeting of the Estate-general

    Meeting of the Estate-general
    King Louis XVI meeting of the Estates-General in Versailles to discuss and approve a new tax plan.
  • Storming the Bastille

    Storming the Bastille
    The storm and the fall of the Bastille.
  • End of feudalism and serfdom

    End of feudalism and serfdom
    The end of feudalism and serfdom in France was announced by the National Assembly.
  • the decloration of rights was issued

    the decloration of rights was issued
    The National Assembly issued The Declaration of the Rights of Man
  • Invasion of Versailles

    Invasion of Versailles
    The women of Paris invade Versailles, forcing Louis XVI and his family back to Paris.
  • The Civil Constitution of the Clergy was passe

    The Civil Constitution of the Clergy was passe
    The Civil Constitution of the Clergy was passe
  • Louis XVI arrested.

    Louis XVI arrested.
    Louis XVI and his family were arrested while trying to flee from France but were arrested.
  • court sentenced 20,000 to 40,000 people to death.

    court sentenced 20,000 to 40,000 people to death.
    the Reign of Terror court sentenced 20,000 to 40,000 people to death.
  • Start of trial for Louis XVI

    Start of trial for Louis XVI
    The trial for louis XVI started
  • Louis XVI executed.

    Louis XVI executed.
    Louis XVI sentenced to the guillotine.
  • The Reign of Terror

    The Reign of Terror
    The Reign of Terror court sentenced 20,000 to 40,000 people to death. From Semptember 1793 to July 1794