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The four governments of France

  • The National Assembly

    The National Assembly
    The people of France were tired of the king not addressing their issues so they formed a Revolting and created a new government, The NationalAssembly
  • Tennis Court Oath

    Tennis Court Oath
    The National Assembly agreed to meet with the king but they were locked out of their meeting place. Because of this the National Assembly meet each other at A near by tennis court and vowed to meet until the form a new constitution.
  • Storming of the Bastille

    Storming of the Bastille
    The king of France sent his troops and the National Assembly did not know why. They assumed that the King wanted to stop them from meting so they stormed the Bastille.
  • King Louis XVI accepts the new constitution

    King Louis XVI accepts the new constitution
    This now makes France a Constitutional Monarchy, This Also limits the power of the king.
  • legislative Asembly

    legislative Asembly
    After The National Assembly failed they created the Legislative Assembly. It lasted one year.
  • The National Convention

    The National Convention
  • King Louis XVI is beheaded

    King Louis XVI is beheaded
    He was found guilty of treason. Because of this he was beheaded. The executed his wife nine mounts later.
  • The Reign of Terror

    The Reign of Terror
    The great fear was caused by an government organization called the commit of public safety led by Maximilien Robespierre. It lasted two mounts and finally ended when Maximilien Robespierre was beheaded at the Guillotine.
  • The Directory

    The Directory
    They Promoted middle class interests.They had a food shortages and financial crises.
  • Napoleon overthrows the Directory

    Napoleon overthrows the Directory
    Because the Directory was in such crises with financial issues, riots, and food shortages. He also had the support of the people.