French Revolution By ham97 Sep 3, 1651 Hobbes wrote the "Leviathan" Jun 15, 1690 John Locke publishes his ideas. Period: Jan 16, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 French and Indian War Period: Mar 4, 1765 to Sep 3, 1783 The American Revolution Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence is signed. Jun 20, 1789 Tennis Court Oath A constitution drawn up in a tennis court to change France. Jan 21, 1793 King Louis XVI is executed. Period: Jul 19, 1793 to Jul 28, 1794 Robespierre is the head of the Committee of Public Safety. Jul 28, 1794 Execution of Maximilien Robespirre Period: Sep 15, 1795 to May 5, 1821 Napoleon Bonaparte, from his control of France to his exile. Oct 5, 1795 Napoleon saves France Nov 10, 1799 Napoleon dispanded the Drirectory. Dec 2, 1804 Napoleon becomes Emperor of France. Period: May 2, 1808 to Apr 17, 1814 The Peninsular War Napoleon invades Portugal. Jun 23, 1812 Napoleon invades Russia. Apr 19, 1814 Napoleon is exiled to Elba. Period: Sep 30, 1814 to Jun 9, 1815 Congress of Vienna Jul 15, 1815 Napoleon is exiled to Saint Helena May 5, 1821 Napoleon dies