French Revolution

By AXX

  • Storming the Bastille

    The citizens stormed the prison in Bastille when the king had been planning a military coup against the National Assembly.

  • Women's march on Versailles

    Women stormed through Versailles demanding the end to nationwide food shortage.

  • Royal Family's attempts to flee

    King Louis XVI tried to flee but was caught by the revolutionary government and destroyed their trust.

  • Champ de mars Massacre

    The citizens of France rallied against the National Constituent Assembly for keeping Louis as king.

  • First Invasion of the Tuileries

    The Revolutionary's siege on the Tuileries, the official home of Louis XVI and the Legislative Assembly.

  • Overthrow of the Monarchy

    The revolutionarys found king Louis XVI guilty of treason and overthrew the monarchy.

  • Execution of the king

    King Louis XVI was executed by La Guillotine

  • The start of the Reign of Terror

    A period of 6 months when most executions are done.

  • Execution of the Queen

    The execution of Marie Antoinette.

  • Execution of Robespierre

    The execution of Robespierre, the most influential person in the French Revolution and a tyrant.

  • The end of the Reign of Terror

    A period of 6 months when most executions are done.

  • Napoleon declared First Consul

    Napoleon's coup d'état.