French Revolution

By alexhernadez

  • Estates-General Convened

    King Louis XVI calls the meeting to the three classes of Frace. The Clergy(high class), The Nobility(middle class), and The commoners(the poor/low class).

  • Great Fear(July-August)

    It was the period when everyone in France was living in fear due to the uprisings, protests, and revolts from the peasants against the feudal landlords.

  • The Women's March on Versailles(October 5th-6th)

    During this time, thousands of women marched to Versailles demanding bread and for the royal family to return to Paris. This event shows how people were getting frustrated with the royal family and how unfair it has been.

  • Tennis Court Oath

    The Commoners vow not to disband until they draft a new constitution for France since the government has treated them unfairly in the past years.

  • Fall of the Bastille

    Civilians started to rush to the Bastille prison symbolizing an uprising against the monarchy.

  • The Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen

    This document proclaimed the rights of all citizens, assessing their liberty, fraternity, and equality. It laid a role for future human rights documents.

  • The Civil Constitution of the Clergy

    This law was applied to the Catholic Church in France, bringing it under state control. This created tension between the revolutionary government and the Catholic Church.

  • The Flight to Varennes(June 20th-21st)

    King Louis XVI and his family tried to flee Paris to avoid/escape the revolution but they were captured at Varnnes. This ruined the King's reputation and angered the people even more.

  • The Legislative Assembly

    It was a new assembly replaced by the National Assembly and was tasked with creating laws for France. This was a challenge due to the internal divisions and external threats.

  • The September Massacres(September 2nd-6th)

    To the fears of the counter revolotionary plots, the radicals executed many people who were opposed or just being accused of the revolution. Many were killed and just increased the violence at this time.

  • The Declaration of War on Austria

    The rumors of being invaded by foreign countries were high, and France declared war on Austria.
    this was just the start of European powers conflicting with one another.

  • The National Convention

    The National Convention was made to draft a new constitution and led France during this difficult time. The National Convention abolished the Monarchy and declared France a republic.

  • Reign of terror (September 1793 - July 174)

    Led by Robespierre, this period witnessed mass executions of perceived enemies of the revolution, instilling fear across France.

  • The Trial and Execution of Louis VXI

    Louis XVI's trial started in December of 1972 due to treason but was executed by Guillotine in January 1973. This showed the ending of the monarchy in France.

  • Festival of the supreme being

    Robespierre introduced a new state religion to promote civic virtue, showcasing a new system in society.
  • Fall of Robespierre

    Fall of Robespierre

    Robespierre was arrested executed and killed by the guillotine. This ended the reign of terror at the time.

  • Napoleon Becomes Emperor

    After Napolean was proven one of the greats of the French period, he crowned himself as emperor.

  • Continental System Established

    Napolean tried to blockade Britain but caused a greater effect on them.

  • Fall of Napoleon

    Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo, leading to his exile and the restoration of the monarchy, but the revolution's ideals continue to inspire future movements.

  • The Directory Established

    A new government, known as the directory, was formed to build up France again.