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The Estates General
King Louis XVI invited the generals of the three estates. They were invited to discuss the problems of the country. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c8/Les_trois_ordres_6986.jpg -
The National Assembly is Declared
The Estates General declares itself as a National Assembly. This is because the king was going nowhere with this meeting. http://gmoggy11.wikispaces.com/file/view/Estates%20General.jpg/367428128/495x263/Estates%20General.jpg -
The Tennis Court Oath
The third estate was kicked out of the meeting, so they gathered in a tennis court and vowed to meet until they established a new constitution. https://ericwedwards.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/david_jeu_de_paume.jpg -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens
The Delcaration of the Rights of Man is passed by the National Assembly. It was influenced by Thomas Jefferson to ensure the rights of the citizens. http://bastille-day.com/media/Declaration-of-the-Rights-of-Man-and-of-the-Citizen.jpg -
Absolute monarchy abolished
The king signed a constitution that stripped most of his power because hec couldn't keep the legislative assembly from revolting. https://www.google.com.mx/search?q=when+absolute+monarchy+was+abolished+in+france&hl=en-MX&biw=1266&bih=611&site=webhp&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&pjf=1&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAmoVChMI09fw0fKYyAIVQyyICh2CKw-3#imgrc=xhml2_6i-p5m_M%3A -
King LouisXVI is executed
King Louis XVI was arrested and put in Temple prison for high treason against the National Convention. He was then executed by the guillotine. https://02varvara.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/the-execution-of-king-louis-e1269752616856.jpg -
Marie-Antoinette tried and executed
The Queen that brought sorrow to the citizens is executed by guillotine by treason for the National Convention. http://clpav.fr/marie-antoinette/Marie_Antoinette_Execution.jpg -
The Reign of Terror begins
Robespierre, the Committee of Public Safety and Jacobin Club denounce the Hébertists and Dantonists on framed-up charges and execute all the popular leaders. Robespierre becomes virtually the dictator. http://84d1f3.medialib.glogster.com/media/ed/edc2d36e8861b728a8ee964cb43b86fb56589315e810e3f0f3255f0d0dcb8184/reign-of-terror-1.jpg -
The Terror is over
Convention calls for arrest of Robespierre. Robespierre attempts insurrection which flops, is arrested and executed. The Terror ends with his death. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Robespierre.jpg/225px-Robespierre.jpg -
Napoleon becomes emperor
The reign of absolute monarchy ends and as General Napoleon becomes emperor, the French Revolution comes to an end. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Jacques-Louis_David_007.jpg
