French Revolution

July 14

Jul 14, 1789

The Storming of the Bastille started

October 5

Oct 5, 1789

Men and Women marched to lower bread prices. They also forced the King and Queen to move back to Paris

September 14

Sep 14, 1791

King Louis XVI signs the new constitution.

March 7

Mar 7, 1792

Civil war breaks out.

March 20

Mar 20, 1792

The guillotine becomes the official method of execution.

April 20

Apr 20, 1792

France declares war on Austria

Jan 21

Jan 21, 1793

King Louis XVI is executed

July 28

Jul 28, 1793

Robespierre is executed

September 5

Sep 5, 1793

The Reign of Terror begins. Robespierre is the leader of it.

October 16

Oct 16, 1793

Marie Antoinette was executed.

July 27

Jul 27, 1794

The Reign of Terror ends. Robespierre is overthrown.