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Agricultural Recession
Agricultural Recession forces land owners to increase their sources of revenue: the lower class works harder and is taxed more. -
The Declaration of Rights of Man
The Declaration of Rights of Man was issued by the National Assembly. -
France Supports Patriots
France supports the Patriots in the American Revolution, leading to more national debt. -
Wars Fought Against Britain and Austria
Wars are fought against Britain and Austria. More military spending means more debt. -
A Meeting of the Estates-General
A meeting of the Estates-General was called by Louis XVI to discuss and approve a new tax plan. It includes The First, Second, and Third Estates, or the rich and poor. There is a discussion about meeting as all Estates or collectively to vote. They decide to collectively vote. -
Third Estate is Kicked
The Third Estate is kicked and meet on the Tennis Court. A few of the liberal nobles and many clergy join them and swear the Tennis Court Oath. On June 27, the king agreed to their demands, but surrounded his palace with guards. -
The National Assembly
The National Assembly appoints a committee of 30 new members to draft a constitution. The National Assembly proclaims itself the Constituent National Assembly with full authority and power to decree laws. The electors of Paris form a standing committee and a citizens militia. -
Great Fear
Peasants started robbing and burning some of the mansions of the rich, and burned records of money owed. Also known as Grande Peur. -
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy was passed, and in 1791, The Constitution of 1791 was adopted. -
Louis XVI Exectution
Louis XVI was sentenced to death by the Guillotine. -
The Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was when the court sentenced 20,000-40,000 people to death During this time, the Revolutionary Tribunal sent state prisoners to the Guillotine. -
Thermidorian Reaction
The Thermidorian Reaction was when anarchy and inflation almost overwhelmed the country. -
The National Convention Arrested Robespierre
The National Convention arrested Robespierre along with his deputies and most of the people who worked with him. They were all beheaded the next day. -
A New Constitution was Adopted
A new Constitution was adopted and it took effect after a reactionary rising in Vendemiare was suppressed by General Napoleon. -
The Fall of the Directory
The fall of the Directory heralds the end of the French Revolution.
