The French Revolution By Demointree Banto Period: Jan 1, 1788 to Dec 2, 1804 French Revolution Aug 26, 1789 National Assembly decrees Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen Oct 5, 1789 Women lead delegation to King in Versaille demanding bread. After scuffles, they are fobbed off by the King Jan 21, 1793 Louis XVI executed. Feb 1, 1793 France declares war on Britain and Holland. Feb 25, 1793 Food riots in Paris Oct 14, 1793 Marie-Antoinette tried and executed. Aug 22, 1795 Constitution of Year III approved, establishing Directory Feb 26, 1796 Napoleon assumes command of French army in Italy May 28, 1797 Elections produce a Royalist majority. Elections in 1798 and 1799 produce a more radical result and are annulled by the Directorate. Dec 2, 1804 Napoleon consecrated as Emperor.