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the beginning begins
The National Constituent Assembly’s formal power begins. Louis XVI participates in celebratory ceremonies and design of the new constitution begins. -
taking control
The Adoption of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy allows the National Assembly to appoint all church officers, rather than having the appointments come from the Papacy -
new rules
Austrian and Prussian rulers decide to halt the French Revolution and insist that England participate. This is known as The Declaration of Pillnitz -
Revolution Enemies
France declares war on Great Britain and the Netherlands. -
A Monarchy Falls
Austria and Prussia threaten to invade France if any harm comes to the Royal Family. The warning, known as The Brunswick Manifesto, reaches Paris on July 28. -
Reign of Terror: 1793-1794
The Reign of Terror begins when Robespierre declares Terror "the order of the day." This marks the beginning of almost two years of repressing perceived enemies of the Revolution. It will claim an estimated 18,500-40,000 lives before its end in July 1794. -
Reign of Terror: 1793-1794
The Convention requires all women to wear the Republic's tri-colored ribbon insignia. -
Reign of Terror: 1793-1794
Law of the general maximum introduced to control prices and regulate wages. -
Aftermath: 1794-1799
The Convention establishes a separation of Church and State when it decrees that it will no longer pay Church salaries or expenses. -
Aftermath: 1794-1799
Madame Elisabeth (Louis XVI's sister), who was imprisoned with the Royal Family and was the only companion of Marie Antoinette’s daughter after her mother was taken to the Conciergerie and then executed, is interrogated by the Revolutionary Tribunal. The next day she is condemned to death as a counterrevolutionary and guillotined.