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Publication of Hobbes Work- Social Contract
Thomas Hobbes work the Social Contract is also known as Leviathan. The work focuses on the structure of society and legitimate government. -
Formation of the National Assembly
Revolutionary assembly formed during the French Revolution by Representatives of the third Estate. It lasted from June 13, 1789 to July 9, 1789. -
Tennis Court Oath
Members of the French Estates General for the Third Estate were barred from the French Estates meeting. They decided to go to the tennis court in Versailles, stating not to separate and reassemble until the constitution is of the kingdom is established. -
Bastille is Stormed
The Bastille was stormed by an angry Parisian mob because they wanted weapons and gunpowder. It was also seen as a symbol for tyranny and signaled the beginning of the French Revolution. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
A fundamental document of the French Revolution. States that the rights of man be held universal. -
Women's March
A crowd of women demanding bread for their families gathered other angered Parisians. They besieged the palace at Versailles and successfully pressed their demands on King Louis XVI. -
1st use of the Guillotine
During the French Revolution, the guillotine was first used on Collenot d'Angremont of the National Guard in 1792. King Louis XVI was executed by it in 1793. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
Louis XVI was was arrested and tried for high treason before the National Convention. He was executed by guillotine, becoming the first victim of the Reign of Terror. -
Establishment of the Committee of Public Safety
Created by the French National Convention during the Reign of Terror. Formed the executive government in France. -
Robespierre Killed
Robespierre was arrested on July 27. He was then executed the next day by guillotine. -
Establishment of the Directory
The Directory was a five member committee that governed France that was established on November 2, 1795. It was overthrown on November 10, 1799 by Napoleon Bonaparte. -
Napoleonic Code started
French civil code established under Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804. Drawn from Justinians sixth century Roman laws. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor
Napoleon proclaimed himself emperor in May. His coronation took place on December 2 at the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. -
Continental System
Foreign policy of Napoleon I. Made to embargo British trade. -
Napoleon Exiled
Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba by the allied countries in Europe. He later escaped with an army and almost regained France, but was defeated by the ally countries. -
Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was Napoleons last battle. He was defeated by British, Dutch, and Prussian forces and his reign as emperor was officially ended. -
Napoleons Death
Napoleon died in exile on the Island of St. Helena. It is said that he died of stomach cancer. -
French Republican Calendar
A calendar created and implemented during the French Revolution. Used by the French government from 1793 to 1805, designed to remove religious and royalist influence.
