The French Revolution

By Clarisa Lam
  • The Tennis Court Oath

    The Tennis Court Oath

    When the National Assembly broke into an indoor tennis court and pledged to write a new constitution and not let up until King Louis XVI gives them their demands.
  • Storming of the Bastille

    Storming of the Bastille

    When an angry mob stormed a French prison to get gunpowder for their weapons in order to defend the city; the Bastille falling symbolized the official start of the French Revolution.
  • Declaration of Rights and Man

    Declaration of Rights and Man

    The National Assembly drafted a human civil rights document that declared freedom of speech, religious toleration and liberty of the press.
  • King Louis XVI Executed

    King Louis XVI Executed

    King Louis XVI's execution ended the millennium if uninterrupted French Monarchy.
  • Reign of Terror

    Reign of Terror

    Laws were passed that said anyone suspected of treason could be arrested and executed by guillotine.
  • Queen Marie Antoinette Executed

    Queen Marie Antoinette Executed

    Queen Marie Antoinette's execution was something that helped with the end of monarchy and started the Reign of Terror.
  • Maximillian Robespierre Executed

    Maximillian Robespierre Executed

    Maximillian Robespierre's execution brought the reign of terror to an end.