French Revolution Timeline

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  • Estates General Meeting

  • Assembly of Nation

    3rd estate declares itself the "Assembly of Nation"
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    National Assembly Stage

  • Tennis Court Oath

    The Oath was a pledge signed by 576 of the 577 members from the Third Estate

  • Storming of Bastille

    Citizens stormed the medieval fortress and prison in Paris known as the Bastille.
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    The "Great Fear" Stage

  • Declaration of the Rights of Man

  • Constitution Issueed

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    Legislative Assembly Stage

  • War on Austria

    France declares war on Austria and thus, Prussia
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    National Convention Stage

  • France as a Republic

    Monarchy is removed and France is declared a monarchy

  • Execution of King

  • Creation of Public Safety Committee

  • Military Draft

  • Price Control & Dechristinization

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    The "Reign of Terror" Stage

  • End of Terror & Robespierre Executed

  • Churches Re-opened

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    Directory Stage

  • Napoleon's Coup d'Etat Establishes a Consulate