The French Revolution

By kiarashinece
  • French Revolution

    French Revolution

    Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances.
  • National Assembly

    National Assembly

    National Assembly declares itself Constituent Assembly.
  • Bastille

    Bastille

    Armed citizens storm and capture the Bastille.
  • King

    King

    King returns to Paris.
  • King

    King

    National Guard fires on crowd protesting against restoration of the King.
  • Louis XVI

    Louis XVI

    Louis XVI attempts to flee to Varennes but is recognised and forcibly returned to Paris.
  • Duke

    Duke

    Lafayette flees to Austria.