The French Revolution By BrittanyLJ Period: Jan 1, 1789 to Dec 31, 1797 The French Revolution May 5, 1789 Estates General convened in Versailles Jul 14, 1789 Storming of the Bastille in Paris Aug 27, 1791 Declaration of Pillnitz Aug 20, 1792 Frances declares war on Austria Provokes Prussian declaration on june 13 Sep 21, 1792 Convention formally abolishes monarchy Sep 22, 1792 Beginning of year 1 (first republic) Jan 21, 1793 Execution of Louis XVI Feb 1, 1793 France declares war on British and Dutch Apr 6, 1793 Committee of Public Safety formed Oct 5, 1793 Adoption of the revolutionary calendar Oct 16, 1793 Marie Antoinette executed Jul 27, 1794 Fall of Robespierre Apr 5, 1795 First Treaty of Basel http://www.emersonkent.com/historic_documents/treaty_of_basel_1795.htm Oct 26, 1795 Directory established Oct 17, 1797 Treaty of Campoformio http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/government/diplomatic/c_campoformio1.html