french revolution By mariaruizdelobera 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizents Period: 1789 to May 5, 1789 1st stage: The beginning of the revolution. Period: May 6, 1789 to 1791 2nd stage: The national Constituent Assembly Jul 7, 1789 National Assembly voted to become the National Constituent Assembly. 1791 Constitution of 1791 Period: 1791 to 1792 3rd stage: The Legislative Assembly Period: 1792 to 1795 4th stage: The National Convention Period: 1795 to 1799 5th stage: The Directory and the Consulate