French Revolution

French Revolution

It was a period of intense social, political and economic revolution and changes in France that led to the overthrow of the monarchy, the rise of political movements and the establishment of a republic. It was led by the discontent with social order, economy and the influence of enlightenment ideas.

Causes

Social inequality (three estates), the economic crisis, the influence of enlightenment ideas, the political crisis

July 4, 1789

Storming of the Bastille: Parisians take the bastille to oppose the monarchy.

August 1789

Declaration of rights of man and citizen: National Assembly realized this document which argued that all man are equal and have freedom

1793-1794

Reign of terror: Maximilien Robespierre cause terror by executing those who oppose his ideals.

1779- 1804

Napoleón Bonaparte declared himself as France emperor’s, ending revolution.