French revolution Flashcards
When did the French Revolution begin?
The French Revolution began on July 14, 1789.
What happened on July 14, 1789?
The Storming of the Bastille occurred, symbolizing the start of the French Revolution.
When was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen adopted?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen was adopted on August 26, 1789.
When was the Women’s March on Versailles?
The Women’s March on Versailles took place on October 5–6, 1789.
When was the Civil Constitution of the Clergy introduced?
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy was introduced on July 12, 1790.
When was King Louis XVI executed?
King Louis XVI was executed on January 21, 1793.
When was Queen Marie Antoinette executed?
Queen Marie Antoinette was executed on October 16, 1793.
When did the Reign of Terror begin?
The Reign of Terror began in September 1793.
When did the Reign of Terror end?
The Reign of Terror ended on July 28, 1794, with the execution of Robespierre.
When was the Constitution of 1791 enacted?
The Constitution of 1791 was enacted on September 3, 1791.
When did France become a republic?
France became a republic on September 22, 1792.
When was the Committee of Public Safety established?
The Committee of Public Safety was established in April 1793.
What year was the Thermidorian Reaction?
The Thermidorian Reaction occurred in July 1794.
When was the Directory established?
The Directory was established on November 2, 1795.
When was Napoleon Bonaparte’s coup d’état?
Napoleon’s coup d’état, known as the Coup of 18 Brumaire, occurred on November 9, 1799.
When was the Tennis Court Oath taken?
The Tennis Court Oath was taken on June 20, 1789.
When did the Estates-General meet?
The Estates-General met on May 5, 1789.
When was the Flight to Varennes?
The Flight to Varennes occurred on June 20–21, 1791.
When was the Festival of the Supreme Being held?
The Festival of the Supreme Being was held on June 8, 1794.
When was the Constitution of 1795 adopted?
The Constitution of 1795 was adopted on August 22, 1795.
What happened on August 10, 1792?
The Storming of the Tuileries Palace led to the suspension of King Louis XVI’s powers.
When was the Law of Suspects enacted?
The Law of Suspects was enacted on September 17, 1793.
When was the National Assembly renamed the National Constituent Assembly?
The National Assembly was renamed the National Constituent Assembly on July 9, 1789.
When was the Battle of Valmy?
The Battle of Valmy occurred on September 20, 1792, marking the first major victory of revolutionary France.
When was the Treaty of Campo Formio signed?
The Treaty of Campo Formio was signed on October 17, 1797, ending the War of the First Coalition.
When was the abolition of feudalism declared?
The abolition of feudalism was declared on August 4, 1789.
When did the September Massacres occur?
The September Massacres occurred between September 2–7, 1792.
When was the National Convention created?
The National Convention was created on September 20, 1792.
When was the Brunswick Manifesto issued?
The Brunswick Manifesto was issued on July 25, 1792.
When did Napoleon become First Consul of France?
Napoleon became First Consul of France on November 10, 1799.
