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states-General Convened (1789)
The Estates-General meeting marked the beginning of the revolution as representatives from the three estates gathered to address grievances. -
Storming of the Bastille
The fall of the Bastille, a symbol of royal tyranny, is considered a turning point and the start of widespread violence. -
Formation of the National Assembly
The Third Estate's formation of the National Assembly signaled their intent to draft a new constitution and led to the Tennis Court Oath. -
Women's March on Versailles
A large group of women demanded bread and the king's return to Paris, putting pressure on the monarchy. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
The king's execution marked the radicalization of the revolution and the end of the monarchy. -
Reign of Terror
Led by Robespierre, the Committee of Public Safety implemented a brutal regime, executing perceived enemies of the revolution. -
Thermidorian Reaction
The overthrow of Robespierre and the end of the Reign of Terror brought a more moderate phase to the revolution. -
Napoleon's Rise to Power
Napoleon Bonaparte's coup d'état marked the end of the revolutionary era and the beginning of the Napoleonic era. -
Napoleon's Coronation
Napoleon declared himself Emperor of the French, consolidating power and ending the revolutionary period