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Storming of the Bastille
This state prison known as the Bastille was attacked by an angry mob. Bastille was built to protect Paris during the Hundred Years War but when it was attacked it held seven prisoners. The cause of the attack was revolutionaries wanting ammunition. When the prison governor refused to give it to them, the revolutionaries put his head on a spike and paraded around town. -
Declarations of the Rights of Man
The National Assembly put together a document for human civil rights. This declaration states that all men are created equal and says the freedom of speech. It became the basis of the nation. -
Women's March on Versailles
The French economy went down causing the prices of bread to go up. Women lead their families to a marketplace in Paris and began to revolt. After six hours of marching, they were able to talk to the king or "Baker" and he provided them with food. -
Civil Constitution of the Clergy
This law caused the Catholic Church turn against the Revolution because it took away church lands and abolished the collection of tithes. It also reduced the number of bishops. This law gave the government more control over the church. -
Flight To Varennes
The royal family snuck out of Paris after their authority being limited. They decided to seek refuge in Austria, wanting to find absolute monarchy. The royal family made it a few miles out of France before being recognized and forced to go back. -
Declared War
On this day, France declared war on Austria. The Revolutionaries thought that this would help unify Europe and help spread their ideas. The monarchy was also scared that foreign powers would control the government and they needed to make sure that Louis was in charge. -
The Execution of the King
King Louis XVI was convicted after he conspired with foreign organizations. He was executed by guillotine in the Place de la Revolution. Nine months later Louis was found guilty, Marie Antionatte was also executed because of treason. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon commanded the French army that defeated Austria and invaded England. He became first consul leading to him being a main political figure. Napoleon also helped restore post-revolutionary France and was crowned emperor of France. -
The Fall of the Monarchy
The National Guard and a mob of Parisians Tuileries. This is where the royal family lived, but they had already fled the palace and had many guards that would fight, making this the bloodiest day of the revolution so far. The family's power had been destroyed and in September France had been declared a Republic.
