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The Third Estate (commoners) declares the National Assembly.
The National Assembly played a big role in the French Revolution. It represented the common people of France and ordered the King to change policies so the people would have food to eat. I took control over the government and ruled France for ten years. -
The French Revolution begins with the Storming of the Bastille.
The Bastille was a state prison that was attacked by an angry mob. The event became one that stood out in the res of the revolution. This was because of the fact that the prison had become a symbol of the monarchy dictatorial rule. -
The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and and of the Citizen.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen is one of the most important papers in the French Revolution. It tells about the rights of men such as religion, freedom of speech, separation of powers, and freedom of assembly. The Declaration of Man and Citizen has 17 articles. -
The Jacobin Club is formed.
The Jacobin club was formed in June of 1789. Its members become some of the most well known leaders of the French Revolution. The founder of this club was Maximilien Robespierre. -
King Louis XVI formally signs the new constitution.
This constitution was the first constitution written in France. King Louis XVI passed the constitution in September 1791. It also allowed total power of the monarchy. -
The Legislative Assembly is formed.
The Legislative Assembly was formed in October 1791. There were 745 people in the seat of this assembly. The Legislative Assembly was Frances legislature from October 1791 to September 1792. -
France declares war against Austria.
This was was started because they believed that war would bring unity to the country. In April, war was declared on Austria by the Legislative Assembly. -
The National Convention is established.
The National Convention was the third government of the French Revolution. It was started in September 1792 and ended in November 1795. It followed the National Legislative assembly. -
The First French Republic is founded.
The First French Republic was founded in September 1792. It was ended in May 1804. The Capitol was Paris. -
King Louis XVI is executed by guillotine.
King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine January 1793. He was executed because people were accusing him of having connections to foreign powers. The French National Convention sentenced him to his death.
