The French Revolution

By __Eli__

  • The Enlightenment

    Brought new ideas about government and society to the table.

  • The Seven Years War

    A war between Europe, India, and North America. France national debt went up.

  • The American Revolution

    France supported the colonist of North America

  • The National Assembly

    The Third Estate established it's own government

  • Storming of the Bastille

    A mob rioted the Bastille

  • The Great Fear

    The rebellion spreads

  • The Declaration of Man and Citizen

    Highlighted rights of all men.

  • The March of women

    Thousands of women marched on Versailles

  • Flight of the King

    Louis XVI and his family attempted to escape but was caught and arrested

  • New Constitution

    Constitutional monarchy

  • War with Austria

    France declared war

  • The National Convention

    Monarchy is abolished.

  • Financial Crisis

    Taxes on property