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French Revolution Timeline

  • Bourbon Monarchy Ends

    Bourbon Monarchy Ends
    In 1789 the Bourbon Monarchy ended which lead to the start of the French Revolution
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    National Asembly is Creating the 1st Constitution

    While the Third Estate was creating the tennis court oath and storming the Bastille the National Assembly was creating the 1st Constitution. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Constitution_1793.JPG
  • Storming of the Bastille

    Storming of the Bastille
    While the Bourgeoisie were at the tennis courts the Artisans and Peasants went to storm the Bastille. They raided the Bastille for munitions, and as a distraction for the king.
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    Duration of the National Convention

    The National Convention had a few accomplishments while they had power. They established the 2nd Constitution, got rid of internal enemies, and they established a republic. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/ExaminationLouistheLast.jpg/250px-ExaminationLouistheLast.jpg
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    Committee of Public Safety conducts the Reign of Terror

    The Reign of Terror was a very bad time. 30,000 people were killed by guillotine by Robespierre. Armies also brought cities under control of the National Convention for more power. https://media1.britannica.com/eb-media/69/132669-004-AF290F2D.jpg
  • The Second Constitution establishes the Directory govt.

    The Second Constitution establishes the Directory govt.
    The Directory was the government that took over after the National Convention. Later the Directory was overthrown by Napoleon.
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    Tenure of Directory Government

    The Directory Government lasted from 1795-1799. In 1799 they were overthrown by Napoleon. https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.timetoast.com/public/uploads/photos/5879285/French-Directory.jpeg?1477127456
  • Napoleon conducts coup d'etat against directory govt.-establishes Consulate gout.

    Napoleon conducts coup d'etat against directory govt.-establishes Consulate gout.
    Napoleon took over france and created the Consulate govt. He was the one to stop the revolution.