Western Civ Timeline

  • Louis XVI comes to power

    Louis XVI comes to power
  • Louis calls together the Estates General to approve of a tax plan

    Louis calls together the Estates General to approve of a tax plan
  • Third Estate forms the National Assembly

    Third Estate forms the National Assembly
  • Tennis Court Oath

    Tennis Court Oath
    Agreement by the third estate not to disband until a written constitution had been signed
  • People of Paris Stormed the Bastille

    People of Paris Stormed the Bastille
  • Period: to

    The Great Fear

    The fear by peasants that aristocrats were preparing to attack them
  • The National Assembly announced the end of feudalism and serfdom in France.

  • August Decrees Published

    August Decrees Published
  • he National Assembly issued the Declaration of the Rights of Man

    he National Assembly issued the Declaration of the Rights of Man
  • Paris women invaded Versailles

    Paris women invaded Versailles
  • The Civil Constitution of the Clergy was passed.

    The Civil Constitution of the Clergy was passed.
  • King Louis is executed

    King Louis is executed
  • Jean Marat is assasinated

    Jean Marat is assasinated