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Estates General convened by King
The country is in a great financial problem from war debts and fancy spending. King Louis XVI called the Estates- general to attend the meeting in Versailles to approve a tax plan. In there, the representatives of all esates meet again after more than 160 years. -
Tennis Court Oath
After refusing to pay the tax, the third estate representative being held under the order from King Louis XVI. In here, they are ran a trial in the Tennis Court. Also, this is the first time citizens stand opposite to the King. -
Storming of Bastille
Under the rage and endurance to the King, people of Paris rush to overthrow the old order in Bastille where imprisons the enemies of the King. People take down the guard, and begin the French evolution -
National Assembly decrees abolition of feudalism
During the Assembly, the agreement is singed of abolishing feudalism and noble priviledges to prevent inequality. Also, the civic marriage and divorce is introduced, union trade makes illegal. -
National Assembly decrees Declaration of the the Rights of the Man and the Citizen
Representatives of all three Estates singed the contract of all men are born equally and free. They all have the right to liberty and security. Citizens can participate in making laws. -
Women's March for Bread to Versailles
A crowd of women demanding bread for their families gathered other parisians and march to Versailles. -
Abolition of nobility and titles
The National Assembly abolished hereditary nobility forever. Every citizens may only wear their real name, and no one may wear a title. -
Black citizens of French colonies granted equal rights
The Society of the Friends of Blacks was a group of French men and women, mostly white, who were abolitionists. In February 1794, the National Assembly legislated the Universal Emancipation decree, which effectively freed all colonial slaves. -
Beginning of legislative Assembly
The legislative of France of 1791-1792 is focused on political debate and law-making between the Feuillants and Jacobin Club with opposite oppinion and perspective. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
After his trial, King Luois XVI being executed under the guillotine on January 21. Also, the execution makes himself the first victim of Reign of Terror. -
Jacobin masses storm the Tuileries Palace, masscarigthe Swiss Guard, and the King imprisoned
King Louis XVI fled the palace with no announcement, the Swiss Guard fire in the mob. The anger arise and causes the angry mob execute veryone who is associate with King Louis XVI in the Palace. Later on, they imprison King Louis XVI and his family. -
Committe of Public Safety
the committe of public safety is creted by National Convention. The purpose it is created is to protect the country from foreign attack and internal rebellion. -
Beginning of the Reign of Terror
A period of terror that began when French Revolution entered the phase of political conflict namely between the politcal factions of the Girondins and Jacobins. The guillotine became the method of disputes. The Law of Suspects allowed the creation of tribunals to try and execute anyone who disagreed with the French Republic. -
End of the Reign of Terror
Robespierre is arrested and executed ending the phase known as The Terror. He is arrested due to his crime to other members in the society. He is placed under the Guitolline for his execution. -
Creation of the Directorate
The Convention set up a new directory and a bicameral legislative. The goals is to emliminate corruption, financial difficulties, politcal purges, and build a new dependence army to maintain the control of France. -
Napoleon Bonaparte named "First Consul" now the effective dictator.
Napoleon sucessfully lead the military of French when it is falling apart. It makes him the first consulate and leads to his dictatorship effectively. -
Napoleon consecrated as Emperor
Having won military prestige with his victorious campaigns in Europe. He was proclaimed Emperor, and a coronation ceremony was held on December in May 1804.
