French Revolution Timeline

National Assembly

Jun 17, 1789

-The Third Estate took action and established its own government
-On June 17, 1789, the National Assembly was formed

The Storming of the Bastille

Jul 14, 1789

-Rioting in Paris in early July -Firing of Necker -A mob storms and takes the Bastille

The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen

Aug 26, 1789

-Adopted by National Assembly on August 27
-Enlightenment ideas
-Outlined basic freedoms held by all
-Asserted the sovereignty of the people
-“Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité”

The Legislative Assembly

Oct 1, 1791

-Constitutional monarchy
-New Legislative Assembly
-Sans-culottes

War of the First Coalition

1792

-France declares war
-War of the First Coalition
-Levee en masse

Insurrection of 10 August 1792

Aug 10, 1792

-Paris mob stormed Tuileries
-Louis and family seek aid of Legislative Assembly
-Arrested and deposed

The National Convention

Sep 21, 1792

-First met on September 21, 1792
-Revolutionary Calendar
-Monarchy abolished; France officially becomes a republic
-Factions: Jacobins vs. Girondins

The Committee of Public Safety

Apr 6, 1793

-Created to cease an internal rebellion
-Given dictatorial power
-Ruled France for nearly a year

The Reign Of Terror

Sep 5, 1793

-From September 5, 1793 to July 28, 1794
-Executions
-Death of Robespierre

The Directory

1795

-Promoted middle class interests
-Financial crisis
-Food shortages
-Riots in Paris
-Rise of Napoleon

Napoleon Bonaparte

1799

-Popularity rises after victories over the Austrians
-Conflict with Britain
-1799 Coup d’etat
-The Consulate

Napoleon Becomes Emperor

1804

Napoleon crowns himself emperor