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Parisians storm the Bastille
A mob of Parisians storm the Bastille, marking the beginning of the French Revolution. -
meeting of the third estate
The Third Estate meets in the Tennis Court Oath, declaring that they will continue to meet until a new constitution is established. -
《 Declaration of the Rights》
The National Assembly creates the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, guaranteeing rights to all citizens. -
The church was replaced
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed, disbanding the original Catholic Church and creating a new one with the National Assembly at its head. -
promulgate a constitution
The National Assembly issues the Constitution of 1791, creating a constitutional monarchy. -
The French Republic was founded
The Paris mob overthrows the monarchy and declares France a republic. -
The National Association
The National Convention is formed, with Maximilien Robespierre as its leader. -
Terror rule
The Reign of Terror begins, with the National Convention enacting harsh punishments for those who oppose the Revolution. -
Jacques Necker sacked as finance minister
Jacques Necker is dismissed as finance minister by the Directory, sparking widespread protests. -
Napoleon became emperor of France
Napoleon Bonaparte seizes power in a coup, becoming the first Emperor of France.