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Louis XVI In Versailles
A meeting of the Estates-General is called by Louis XVI In Versailles to discuss and approve a new tax plan. -
The Fall
The storming and fall of the Bastille. -
Adopting
The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man. -
Louis and Family
Louis XVI and his family were arrested while trying to flee from France. -
Acceptance
King formally accepts Constitution. -
Jacobin's Adventure
Jacobin masses storm the Tuileries Palace, massacring the Swiss Guard, and the King imprisoned. -
Execution
Louis XVI executed. -
"Law of Suspects"
“Law of Suspects” initiates the Terror. -
Another execution
Marie-Antoinette tried and executed. -
The Dictator
Robespierre, the Committee of Public Safety and Jacobin Club denounce the Hébertists and Dantonists on framed-up charges and execute all the popular leaders. Robespierre becomes virtually the dictator. -
Arresting Time
The National Convention arrests Robespierre. -
The Terror Is Over
Convention calls for arrest of Robespierre. Robespierre attempts insurrection which flops, is arrested and executed. After about 150 of his supporters are done away with, the Terror is over. -
Strengths
Royalists attempt a coup and Napoleon Bonaparte makes his name suppressing the move with grapeshot. The popular party gains strength, Gracchus Babeuf is its spokesperson, holding running meetings at the Pantheon. -
Dictatorship
The Convention dissolves itself in favour of a dictatorship of the Directorate.