The French Revolution

Price of Grain Doubles

Jan 1, 1789

People faced Starvation

Meeting of the Estates General

May 5, 1789

Establishment of the National Assembly

Jun 17, 1789

Storming of the Bastille

Jul 14, 1789

Angry people of France stormed the Bastille prision.

Men made Speeches for their Love of Liberty and Equality.

Aug 4, 1789

Parsian Woman Riot

Oct 1, 1789

Rioted over the rising prices of bread.

Assembly Reforms France

Period: Jan 1, 1790 to Dec 31, 1790

Royal Family Attempts to Flee

Jun 1, 1791

King Louis and his family attempt to flee to Austria.

National Assembly Created the New Constitution

Sep 1, 1791

Abolishment of the Monarchy

Sep 21, 1791

Maximilien Robespierre Slowly Gained Power

Jan 1, 1793

He gradualy increased his status, and gained power in the process.

Napoleon Declares Himself Emperor of France

Dec 2, 1804

Napoleon Declares Himself Emperor of France