French Revolution

The French Revolution

Jun 17, 1789

The King is forced to call of the estates general French parliment and vote who would pay taxes.

National Assembly

Jun 17, 1789

"National Assembly" is formed and swears to be for the people. The next day they are locked out and forn the "Tennis Court Oath."

Bastille

Jul 14, 1789

Armed citizens attack and capture the Bastille.

D.R.M.

Aug 26, 1789

National Assembly decress Declaration of the Rights of Man and citizens.

Bread March

Oct 5, 1789

Women lead a march to the King in Versaille demanding bread.They capture the King and Queen and take them to Paris.

Royal escape

Jun 21, 1791

Royal family attempts to escape but are recognised and taken back to Paris again.

Kings Trial

Dec 11, 1792

The Kings trial begins.

The Kings Death

Jan 21, 1793

King Louis 16th is executed.

Marat is killed

Jul 13, 1793

Marat "the people's friend," is murdered by Charlotte Corday.

Corday

Jul 17, 1793

Corday is executed.

Starting of the Reign of Terror

Sep 17, 1793

Robsspiere starts the Reign of Terror with the "Law of Suspects."

Death of a Queen

Oct 14, 1793

Marie-Antoinette tried and executed.

Guillotine

Jun 10, 1794

Victims start being killed 50 to 60 at a time by the guillotine. About 2,750 people are killed. Mostly poor people.

Death of Robsspiere

Jul 27, 1794

Along with the Reign of Terror Robsspiere dies along with 150 followers.