Absolutism & the French Revolution

The Monarchy

Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Jan 21, 1789

Absolutism & the French Revolution

Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Apr 3, 2013

The Bastille is Stormed

Jul 14, 1789

on July 14 1789 the bastille prison was stormed by an angry mob who wanted the weapons and ammo. this was a huge move to make.

The Republic

Period: Sep 22, 1792 to Jun 1, 1804

The Commitee of Public Saftey

Period: Apr 1, 1793 to Dec 1, 1795

The Terror

Period: Sep 5, 1793 to Jul 28, 1794