The French Revolution By am8037 Aug 8, 1788 Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances. May 5, 1789 Opening of the État-général at Versailles. Jun 23, 1789 King rejects Resolutions of the tiers etat Oct 5, 1789 Women lead delegation to King in Versaille demanding bread. After scuffles, they are fobbed off by the King. Jul 14, 1790 Civil Constitution, subordinating the Church to the civil government, inaugurated by Louis XVI. Aug 29, 1790 First counter-revolutionary assembly at Jalès. Jun 30, 1791 Mirabeau elected President of the French Assembly. Sep 13, 1791 King formally accepts Constitution Apr 20, 1792 France declares war on Austria, but French army flees at sight of the enemy Dec 11, 1792 Trial of the king begins Oct 14, 1793 Marie-Antoinette tried and executed Jan 21, 1794 Louis XVI executed. Feb 25, 1794 Food riots in Paris.
