The French Revolution

1804, March 21

1791,September 30

1789, July 20

1799,November 9

The Legislative Assembly declares war on AustriaMany European leaders started to fear that the revolution in France would reach them that Prussia and Austria threatened to use force to bring back Louis XVI to power again. Because of this threat, the legilative assembly declared war with Austria.

1789,May 5

1789, August 26

1793,January 21

1792,April 20

The French Revolution

King Louis XVI calls the Estates GeneralAs the country of France was nearing a financial-collapse, Louis XVI was finally forced to call a meeting of the Estates-General to raise new taxes. This was the French parliament at the time and they haven't conducted a meeting since 1614.

The Tennis Court OathThe Tennis Court Oath is a sworn promise by the deputies of the Third Estate, that they will continue to have meetings until they had created a French Constitution.

Robespierre's Reign of TerrorFor about a year during the years 1793 - 1794, the Committee of Public Safety took control to protect France from any threats. During this time, many people were prosecuted and executed by the guillotine as enemies of the revolutionary republic.

The National Assembly adopts the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen"In August 26, 1789, The National Assembly adopted the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen". This document was inspired by the American Declaration of independence and the Constitution and the English bill of rights.

Battle of WaterlooWaterloo was a battle against the allied forces. This battle took place in Belgium and the French suffered defeat from the forces of the British and Prussian armies leaded by the Duke of Wellington

The Constitution of 1791 sets up a limited constitutional monarchy in FranceThe National Assembly completed a new constitution which is currently known as the Constitution of 1791. The constitution sets up a limited monarchy but there would still be a king. All laws had to be made by the Legislative Assembly.

Napoleonic Code of Law EstablishedThe Napoleonic code, or the Civil code, is made up of 7 codes of law that preserved most of the gains of the revolution by recognizing the principle of equality among all citizens before the law.

Napoleon’s coup de' etat of the French governmentThe coup de' etat brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France. The coup d'état overthrew the Directory, replacing it with the French Consulate. This is seen by many French historians as the end of the French revolution.

Louis XVI is ExecutedA faction called the Mountain soon was able to win over the other factions that were fighting over the fate of the king. They persuaded the National Convention to execute Louis XVI by beheading him on the guillotine.

1793-1794

1815,June 18