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July 14
The French Revolution begins with the storming of the bastille. -
October 15
A large group of women and men march from Paris to Versailles to demand lower bread prices. They forced the king and queen to move back to Paris. -
September 14
King Louis XIV formally signs the new constitution. -
March 20
The guillotine becomes the official method of the execution. -
April 20
France declares war against Austria. -
January 21
King Louis XVI is executed by guillotine. -
March 7
Civil war breaks out in the Vendee area of France between revolutionaries and royalists.. -
September 5
he Reign of Terror begins as Robespierre, the leader of the Committee of Public Safety, declares that terror will be the "order of the day" for the revolutionary government. -
July 27
The Reign of Terror comes to an end as Robespierre is overthrown. -
July 28
Robespierre is executed by guillotine. -
November 2
The Directory is formed and takes control of the government of France. -
November 9
Napoleon overthrows the Directory and establishes the French Consulate with Napoleon as leader of France. This brings an end to the French Revolution.