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King Louis XVI called the Estates-General to meet at Versailles to solve the financial crisis. It was the first time since 1614. This assembly included representatives from the clergy (First Estate), nobility (Second Estate), and commoners (Third Estate).

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June 17, 1789 – National Assembly Formed

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June 17, 1789 – National Assembly Formed

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The Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly, claiming to represent the people of France. This marked the beginning of a power shift from the monarchy to the people.

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After being locked out of their meeting hall, the National Assembly members met on a tennis court and vowed not to separate until they had created a new constitution. This was a defiant act against royal authority.

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July 14, 1789 – Storming of the Bastille

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July 14, 1789 – Storming of the Bastille

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A Parisian mob stormed the Bastille prison, a symbol of royal tyranny, to get weapons and free political prisoners. This day became a symbol of the revolution and is now France’s national day.

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August 4, 1789 – Abolition of Feudal Privileges

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August 4, 1789 – Abolition of Feudal Privileges

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The National Assembly abolished feudalism, ending privileges of the nobility and clergy. This was a major step toward equality.

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August 26, 1789 – Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

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August 26, 1789 – Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

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Inspired by Enlightenment ideas, this document declared liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression as natural rights. It became a key foundation of modern democracy.

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 October 5–6, 1789 – Women’s March on Versailles

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 October 5–6, 1789 – Women’s March on Versailles

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Thousands of women marched from Paris to Versailles, demanding bread and forcing the king and queen to move to Paris. This showed the growing power of the people, especially women.

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King Louis XVI tried to flee France, but was caught in Varennes. This destroyed trust in the monarchy and pushed more people toward republicanism.

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September 21, 1792 – Abolition of the Monarchy

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September 21, 1792 – Abolition of the Monarchy

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The National Convention abolished the monarchy and declared France a Republic, ending centuries of royal rule.

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January 21, 1793 – Execution of Louis XVI

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January 21, 1793 – Execution of Louis XVI

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King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine for treason. This shocked Europe and led to war between revolutionary France and other monarchies.

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Maximilien Robespierre, a key figure in the Reign of Terror, was arrested and executed. His death ended the radical phase of the revolution.