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National Assembly
The National Assembly was the first phase of the French Revolution. During it, the third estate stormed the Bastille and this is when France started to go in an uproar. The third estate also decided to take the church land and sell it for money. -
The Storming of the Bastille
The 3rd estate (National Assembly) were rioting in early July when Necker was fired. They did not agree with this, so they stormed and took the Bastille. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
This was a document that was adopted by the National Assembly that outlined basic freedom rights held by all. -
Legislative Assembly
This was the next phase of the French Revolution. The 3rd estate have broken off from the rest of France and they demand rights. -
War Against Austria
During the Legislative Assembly, France declared war against Austria. -
Storming of the Tuileries
About three years after the mob had stormed the Bastille, another mob stormed the residence of King Louis XVI and his family. They were arrested and deposed. -
The National Convention
The National Convention is the 3rd phase of the French Revolution. The 3rd estate accomplished a lot during this time period. -
Louis XVI Executed
On January 17, 1793 Louis XVI was convicted of treason. Four days later, he was taken to the guillotine. It became the first public execution of a king. -
Committee of Pubic Safety
The Committee of Public Safety was created to cease an internal rebellion in 1793. It ruled over France for nearly a year. It didn't actually keep anyone safe, it only made matters worse. -
The Directory
The Directory is the last stage of the French Revolution. During this time, the Revolution began to come to a stop. -
War of the Second Coalition
The coalitions were formed by other European monarchs who didn't want their people to follow in the footsteps of France's people by killing the king and becoming a Republic. A war was started to stop this from happening. -
Rise of Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte came to power during this time period. France became less of a monarchy and more of a republic.
