The French Revolution By briiclements Period: Jan 1, 1682 to Dec 31, 1789 Royal Residence in Versailles What used to be King Louis XIII's hunting lodge, became the royal residence. Period: Jan 1, 1763 to Dec 31, 1763 The Initiative The 7 Years War left France in povery initiating the revolution Period: Jan 1, 1785 to Dec 31, 1785 Troops Sent into Paris The king sent 30 000 troops into Paris.