France AOS 2 Dates Flashcards
October 9th 1789
The National Assembly declares Louis “King of the French” instead of “King of France.”
November 2nd 1789
The National Constituent Assembly nationalises church land, declaring the lands are “at the disposal of the nation.”
December 14-16th 1789
The National Constituent Assembly reforms provincial government, creating 83 new departments.
December 19th 1789
The National Constituent Assembly begins the sale of church lands
July 12th 1790
The National Constituent Assembly passes the Civil Constitution of the Clergy
July 14th 1790
The Fete de la Federation, a celebration one year after the fall of the Bastille celebrated in Paris
November 27th 1790
Clerical Oath- A decree of the National Constituent Assembly requires all clergymen to swear an oath to the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. Clerical oath
March 10th 1791
Pope Pius condemns both the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, and the DOROMAC
June 20th-25th 1791
The flight to Varennes, Louis and the royal family attempts to flee but is caught in Varennes and sent back to Paris.
July 16th 1791
The National Assembly rules that Louis was abducted and restores his status and privileges, provided that he endorses the new constitution. Jacobins and Cordelier clubs are angered by this. Jacobin club decides to protest against the King at the Champ de Mars. Splits the Jacobins, 250 Monarchists form the Feuillants club
July 17th 1791
Champ de Mars massacre. Jacobins and Cordeliers rally to make a petition to abolish the monarchy. The national guard opens fire. Kills between 20-50 people.
August 1791
New voting for the Legislative Assembly- only ‘active citizens’ are allowed to participate
August 15th 1791
National Constituent Assembly bans wearing of religious dress in Public.
August 27th 1791
Rulers of Prussia and Austria affirm their support for Louis in the declaration of Pillnitz.
September 14th 1791
The king formally ratifies the Constitution of 1791 and swears an oath of allegiance to the new state.
November 9th 1791
Decree on Emigres. The legislative assembly orders all emigres to return to France. Those who do not will have their lands confiscated and if caught will be executed. The Legislative assembly introduces procedures for civil marriage and divorce. Louis vetoes this.
April 20th 1792
The King declares war on Austria.
June 20th 1792
A crowd invades the Tuileries, demanding the King withdraw his vetoes. The king is forced to wear a red liberty cap, and is publically humiliated.
July 11th 1792
Early military defeats. The legistlative assembly declare “La Patrie en danger” the government is then given emergency powers.
July 25th 1792
The duke of Brunswick issues the Brunswick manifesto declaring if the King is harmed, Paris will be destroyed.