The French Revolution

Estates-General of 1789

May 28, 1789

The three of states clashed over dispective power. The three estate formed themselves into a national assembly signaling the out break of the French Revolution

national assembly

Jul 9, 1789

national assembly declares itself constituent assembly.

Trail of the kings begin

Dec 11, 1792

The trial of Louis XVI is was put on trial and it led to his execution.

Louis XVI executed

Jan 21, 1793

Louis XVI gets overthrown and excuted,

Louis XVI executed

Jan 21, 1793

The economy spiraled downward unemployment in Paris in 1788 is estimated at 50%, crops failed, the price of bread and other food soared. The people were not happy. To top it off, Louis had the misfortune to marry a foreigner.

Beheading of Marie Antoinette

Oct 16, 1793

Marie Antoinette is beheaded for crimes.

White Terror Instituded in The South

May 1, 1795

Acts of Violence by reactionary groups as part of counter-revolution.

Napolean is emperor

Dec 2, 1804

Napoleon becomes emperor.

Napoleon consecrated as Emperor.

Dec 2, 1805

It is a painting completed in 1807 by Jacques-Louis David, the official painter of Napoleon. The painting has imposing dimensions of Napoleon Consecrated As Emperor and others.