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Start of the reign of terror
The Reign of Terror grew out of the events of the summer of 1792. -
Early years
Law of the general maximum introduced to control prices and regulate wages. -
Early Years
Marie Antoinette is put on trial on charges ranging from treason to her role in the Diamond Necklace Affair and sexually abusing her son, the dauphin. -
Early Years
The next day Marie Antoinette is found guilty on all counts by an all-male jury which unanimously condemns her to death. -
Execution
Marie Antoinette is executed by guillotine. -
Exicution
21 Girondin deputies who have not gone into hiding are executed -
Nepoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte gets rid of itself in the siege and capture of the French naval port of Toulon, forcing evacuation of the British. Counterrevolution collapses in the Vendée. -
slavery
Slavery is abolished in all French colonies. -
Ending of the Terror
The Reign of Terror ends with the fall of Robespierre on July 27. The Convention charges Robespierre and his allies with crimes against the Republic. They are accused, condemned, and guillotined within two days executed. -
april to may
Military danger from external forces decreases.
