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Estates-General is opened
The estates general, a meteting of all three estates is called. THis is a factor of the formation of the NA, and is the first one to be called in many years. -
Thid Estate becomes the NA
The third estate becomes the National Assembly, a group dedicated to the preservation of France. They form this due to the unfair voting system in the Estates-general -
Tennis Court Oath
The National Assembly is locked out of the meeting, at which point the converge in a tennis court. Here, they make an oath to write a new constitution. -
storming of the Bastille
Because of the rumors spreading that there was a planned attack on the NA, manymembers of it stormed the Bastille, and took weapons. They killed guardds, though not many, and mounted their heads on pikes. -
Declaratoin of the Rights of Man
The frontrunner of the August Decrees. A document signifying the importance of LIberty, equality, and Brotherhood. -
National Assembly Reinstates the King
Seeing as though he is without fault, the Natinal Assembly puts the King back into rule. He is still under scrutiny, and later forced to make decisions he would normally do otherwise with. -
Slaves revolt in Saint Domingue
The slaves in the French owned haiti revolt over harsh conditions. This creates a mindset of oppression over in the mainland for the French. -
Louis XVI Accepts the New Constitution
Though he did not have much of a choice, Louis XVI accepts the National Assembly's Constitution. This took away much of his power and created more equality. -
Guillotine is made the offical form of execution.
The guillotine in France is seen as a humane form of killing. This is untrue later when the bladesbecome dull and painful from the overusing of such. -
France declares war on Austria
France declares war on Russia to spread revolutionary ideas. This was pushed for by radicals but protested by the King. -
The Royal Family Flees
Marie Antoinette recognized the danger and with the aid of another royal they disguised themselves and attempted to escape. They were caught however, and returned to Paris. -
Attack on the Tuileries Palace
The war cdeclared on AUstria was not goign well for France at this point. This attack changed the Revolution to be much more radical -
The National Convention takes office
he radicals of the Legislative Assebly were imposing themselves, and the group found itself holding an election. France is now republic under the rule of the National Convention. -
Louis XVI is executed
The King Louis the Sixteenth is killed by guillotine. This death was debated in the National Convention, but they eventually decided on execution. -
Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat
The French radical, a journalist, is killed by Charlotte Corday.He later was viewed as a martyr by the Jacobins. -
Reign of Terror Begins
This wasw caused in majority by the conflict between Girondins and Jacobins. This time period saw 40,000 executed. -
Marie Antoinette Executed
As she is is going to be killed, she paologizes for stepping on the guard's foot. However, her head is still held to a cheering crowd after her death. -
Reign of Terror Ends
Robespierre is sentenced to death. No longer ruling, he cannot instill the reign of terror. -
The National Convention ends
In order for a new more Republic power to be formed, the NAtional Convention is concluded. This makes way for the Executive Directory, with 5 in charge. -
Constitution of Year VIII - Revolution Ends
napoleon names himself the Consulate, and France sees yet another form of government. The Revolution for all intents and purposes is over at this point.