French Revolution

By Jere541
  • Bastille Day

    Bastille Day

    Commoners retrieve weapons and gunpowder at fort Bastille to start the French Revolution.
  • The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

    Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen is adopted by Asslembly including equal opportunity, freedom of speech, popular sovereignty and representative government.
  • Abolishment of Feudalist France

    Abolishment of Feudalist France

  • The Execution of King Louis XVI

    The Execution of King Louis XVI

    Commoners finally execute the power hungry man they've been after.
  • Jacobin takes over the Assembly of France

    Jacobin takes over the Assembly of France

  • Reign of Terror Begins

    Reign of Terror Begins

    Crackdown of enemies of the Revolution executed during this time period.
  • Execution of Robespierre

    Execution of Robespierre

    Execution due to his rising power.
  • End of the Reign of Terror

    End of the Reign of Terror

  • National Convention approved a new constitution that created France’s first bicameral legislature.

    National Convention approved a new constitution that created France’s first bicameral legislature.

  • Napoleon takes over the National Convention

    Napoleon takes over the National Convention