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French Revolution Timeline

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  • Insurrection at Grenoble.

    Insurrection at Grenoble.
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    French Revolution 10 most Important events

  • Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances.

    Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances.

  • Opening of the État-général at Versailles.

    Opening of the État-général at Versailles.

  • Representatives of the tiers état form a National Assembly swearing not to leave until a new constitution is established.

    Representatives of the tiers état form a National Assembly swearing not to leave until a new constitution is established.

  • King rejects Resolutions of the tiers etat.

    King rejects Resolutions of the tiers etat.

  • National Assembly declares itself Constituent Assembly.

    National Assembly declares itself Constituent Assembly.

  • Necker is dismissed. 50,000 citizens arm themselves with pikes and form National Guard.

    Necker is dismissed. 50,000 citizens arm themselves with pikes and form National Guard.

  • Armed citizens storm and capture the Bastille.

    Armed citizens storm and capture the Bastille.

  • Removal of civil disabilities against Jews.

    Removal of civil disabilities against Jews.

  • Abolition of nobility and titles.

    Abolition of nobility and titles.