A Timeline of the French Revolution

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    Beginning of revolution- National Assembly government

    during this time, on June 9th tennis court oath. Nat. Ass. resolves not to disband until it has written a constitution. Also during this time, on July 14th Bastille stormed and taken by a Paris mob.
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    Great Fear- peasants attack noble manors

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    Legislative Assembly government

    During this time, in October the revolutionary calendar was introduced with new day and month names (day one of revolutionary calendar). Also during this time, on September 21, the national convention abolishes monarchy and declares France a republic.
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    National convention government

    -Sept. 21, the national convention abolishes monarchy and declares France a republic.
    - in Oct. 1792 the revolutionary calendar introduced with new days and months.
    -Jan. 21 1793 the national convention condemns and executes the king.
    -March 1793 "Reign of Terror" by committee of public safety begins
    -Fall 1793 prince controls put into place by the government
    -July. 28, 1794 Robespierre is executed
    -Feb 21, 1795 new constitution is adopted.
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    the directory government- new constitution has 2 houses: council of Ancients and council of 500

    Nov. 9, 1799: Napoleon's coup d'etat abolishes directory and establishes consulate government; and of French Revolution