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The National Assembly
The Third Estate wanted to make changes to the government. They wanted the three estates to meet together and have each delegate vote. They decided to end absolute monarchy and begin a representative government. This was so important because this was the first act of revolution. Source: World History Ebook -
Storming the Bastille
Some people thought Louis wanted to use military to dismiss the National Assembly. People gathered weapons to defend the city. The attackers broke into the prison and killed many guards. This is important because it was a mjor act of revolution and know a major holiday in France. Source: World History Ebook -
The Great Fear
Rumors went around that nobles hired outlaws to terrorize peasants. There was panic going around called the Great Fear. Peasants began attacking and destroying nobles' houses in fear. Then they broke onto the palace and killed many guards. This was important because it drove louis and his family out. Source: World History Ebook -
The Legislative Assembly
The National Assembly completed the new constitution, which Louis approved. This constitution created a limited constitutional monarchy, which stripped Louis of some of his authority. The new legislative body was called the Legislative Assembly, which had the power to create laws and approve or reject declarations of war. This is important because it was the start of a limited monarchy. Source: World History Ebook -
Factions Split France
Factions wanted to influence the government. Emigres, which were nobles and others who left France wanted to undo the Revolution and restore the Old Regime. People called sans-culottes wanted the Revolution to bring even greater changes. This was important because the factions had much influence in the government. Source: World History Ebook -
Jacobind Take Control
The Jacobin Club was a radical political organization. The most prominent club member was named Jean-Paul Marat, who edited a newspaper called L'Ami du Peuple. In the editorials Marat called for death of all people who supported the king. This was important because this led to Louis XVI death. Source: World History Ebook -
Louis is Executed by the Guillotine
Dr. Joseph Ignace Guillotine was a member of the National Assembly and a physician. He proposed a machine that was efficient and humane to execute people. The National Convention found Louis XIV guilty and executed him with the guillotine on January 21, 1793. This was important because it was the end Louis's reign as king. Source: World History Ebook -
Maximillian Robespierre Gains Control
Maximillian Robespierre, a Jacobin leader started to gain power. He started wiping out France's past by changing the calendar and closing many churches. In July 1793, Robespierre became the leader of the Committee of Public Safety. This was important because it marked a new leader in France. Source: World History Ebook -
Reign of Terror
The period of Maximillian Robespierre was called the Reign of Terror. The Committee of Public Safety was supposed to protecy the Revolution from its enemies. Between 1793 and 1794 many people who led the Revolution recieved death sentences. As many as 40,000 people were executed, many were peasants or poor. This was important because it was towards the end of the revolution. Source: World History Ebook -
End of the Terror
In July, members of the National Convention turned on Maximilien Robespierre and demanded his arrest and execution. Many people were tired of the high prices of basic necessities and had grown tired of the Terror. The National Convention drafted a new plan of government, which called for a two house legislature and an executive body of five men, called the Directory. This was important because it was the end of the radical phase of the French Revolution. Source: World History Ebook
