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The Storming of the Bastille
July 14, 1789 - Marked the beginning of the French Revolution and became a symbol of the end of the absolute monarchy.
The Women's March on Versailles
October 5, 1789 - Signified the end of the king’s independent authority and his forced relocation to Paris.
Formation of the National Constituent Assembly
June 17, 1789 - The Third Estate declared itself a sovereign assembly representing the people of France.
The Tennis Court Oath
June 20, 1789 - A pivotal event where the National Assembly vowed not to disband until a constitution was established.
Abolition of Feudalism
August 4, 1789 - Feudal rights and privileges were abolished, marking a step towards equality.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
August 26, 1789 - Established the principles of the French Revolution, affirming the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy
July 12, 1790 - Reorganized the Catholic Church in France, reducing its power and aligning it with revolutionary ideals.
The Flight to Varennes
June 20-21, 1791 - The unsuccessful attempt by King Louis XVI to escape Paris with his family.
The Champ de Mars Massacre
July 17, 1791 - A violent response by the National Guard against republicans petitioning for the removal of the king.
The September Massacres
September 2-7, 1792 - A wave of killings in Paris and other cities, fueled by fears of counter-revolutionary conspiracies.
The Proclamation of the French Republic
September 22, 1792 - Abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the French First Republic.
The Execution of Louis XVI
January 21, 1793 - King Louis XVI was guillotined in the Place de la Revolution, signaling the demise of the monarchy.
The Reign of Terror begins
September 5, 1793 - A period of political purges and executions aimed at preserving the Revolution.
The Fall of Robespierre
July 27-28, 1794 - The end of Maximilien Robespierre’s influence and the Reign of Terror following his arrest and execution.
The Directory comes to power
November 2, 1795 - A five-member committee that governed France, established after the fall of Robespierre.
The Coup of 18 Brumaire
November 9-10, 1799 - Led by Napoleon Bonaparte, this coup overthrew the Directory and established the Consulate.
The Battle of Valmy
September 20, 1792 - A crucial victory by the French revolutionary army which galvanized the revolutionary cause.
The Vendée Uprising
Began in March 1793 - A counter-revolutionary rebellion in the Vendée region of France.
The Festival of the Supreme Being
June 8, 1794 - A celebration of the Cult of the Supreme Being, as part of Robespierre’s de-Christianization campaign.
The Law of 22 Prairial
June 10, 1794 - This law expedited the trial process during the Reign of Terror, leading to increased executions.
The Treaty of Campo Formio
October 17, 1797 - Concluded peace between France and Austria, ending the War of the First Coalition.
Levee en Masse
August 23, 1793 - Mandatory conscription of the French population into the army, creating the basis of total war.
The Constitution of 1791
September 3, 1791 - France’s first written constitution, creating a limited monarchy.
The Insurrection of 31 May - 2 June
May 31 - June 2, 1793 - Led by the Parisian sans-culottes and the Jacobins, it resulted in the fall of the Girondins.
The Thermidorian Reaction
July 27, 1794 - A revolt against the excesses of the Reign of Terror that led to the fall of Robespierre.
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