French revolution By Darweezy Aug 17, 1788 Declaration of the Rights of Man May 5, 1789 France declares war on Austria Period: May 5, 1789 to Jun 17, 1789 Convening of Estates General Period: Jun 17, 1789 to Jul 9, 1789 National Assembly Jun 20, 1789 Tennis Court Oath Jul 14, 1789 Storming of Bastille Oct 5, 1789 Women's March to Versailles Period: Sep 5, 1791 to Jul 24, 1794 Reign of Terror Period: Oct 1, 1791 to Sep 20, 1792 Legislative Assembly Period: Apr 20, 1792 to Mar 25, 1802 French Revolutionary Wars Sep 22, 1792 French Republic established Jan 21, 1793 Execution of Louis XVI Period: Nov 9, 1793 to Jun 18, 1818 Napoleonic era