Enlightenment and French Revolution

  • May 5, 1789 Meeting With Estates General

    King Louis had to summon the estate general due to the political and financial situation in France.King Louis XVI of France Convened the Estates General.On May 5,1789 was the marking of the French Revolution it took place in the Menus Plaisers building in Versailles France.
  • Tennis Court Oath

    The Tennis Court Oath was a key moment that set off the French Revolution.Tennis Court Oath was a pledge taken by the Third Estate deputies to the Estates General.It took place at the Royal Tennis Court in Versailles, France.The National Assembly swore not to stop meeting until France had a constitution.
  • Storming of the Bastille

    The storming took place in Bastille. The people of Paris stormed the royal fortress of Bastille to seize weapons from the armory of the invalides.
  • Declaration of the Rights of Man

    The declaration of the rights of man took place at France's National Assembly. They did this to establish the foundation for the French revolution and to protect the rights of the people. They said all men are born and remain free and equal in rights.
  • Women's March on Versailles

    The Women's March on Versailles was a riot that took place at the beginning of the French revolution.I t was caused by the scarcity and price of bread, the royal banquet, and conspiracy theories. They had this riot at the Palace of Versailles.
  • Execution of King Louis XVI

    Louis XVI was found guilty of treason and condemned to death,he was guillotined on January 21,1793.The French Revolution took place at De la Revolution in Paris. Louis XVI was convicted of treason.