French revolution

French Revolution

  • The Estates General meets for the first time in 250 to address France's crisis

    The Estates General meets for the first time in 250 to address France's crisis
  • The Bastille is stormed and rebellion breaks out. Now Bastille Day.

    The Bastille is stormed and rebellion breaks out.  Now Bastille Day.
  • The Declaration of the Rights of Man is signed.

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man is signed.
  • France continues in trying to make a new government. Some believe in keeping the king, others don't

    France continues in trying to make a new government.  Some believe in keeping the king, others don't
  • King Louis tries to flee, but is caught by a peasant and put under house arrest

    King Louis tries to flee, but is caught by a peasant and put under house arrest
  • King Louis is executed

    King Louis is executed
  • Robespierre is guillotined afterr guillotining many people in the Reign of Terror

    Robespierre is guillotined afterr guillotining many people in the Reign of Terror
  • Nspoleon names himself emporer after leading the French to victory

    Nspoleon names himself emporer after leading the French to victory