French revolution By nahia Ibañez May 5, 1789 1st state. The beginning of the revolution. the first discussion dealt with the voting system. they wanted a system based on order and class Jul 7, 1789 2nd state. National constituent assembly Period: 1791 to 1792 3rd state. Legislative assembly Period: 1792 to 1795 4th state. National convention Period: 1795 to 1799 5th state. Directory and the consulate