The French Revolution By Brian.Libby Period: 1789 to 1799 French Revolution Jun 17, 1789 National Assembly of France is voted on Jul 14, 1789 Storming of the Bastille Aug 4, 1789 Declaration of Rights are drafted and the Church is absorbed Sep 7, 1791 French Constitution is adopted and the Legislative Assembly is created Apr 14, 1792 Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria and Prussia Sep 21, 1792 National Convention deposes the King and the Monarchy is abolished Jan 21, 1793 King Louis XVI is beheaded Sep 5, 1793 Robespierre become the French dictator 1795 New government is drafted by the National Convention Nov 9, 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte seized power during a Coup d'etat