Stage 1: National Assmebly
1789-191:
-creation of parliament, witing of constituion
Stage 2: the legislative assembly and war
1791-1792:
-war between king Louis supporters and citizens' army; king arrested
-other countries get involbed
Stage 3: the national convention and the reign of terror
1792-1795:
-2nd constitution written, created republic
-revolution turns radical; executions galore, starting with Louis!
Stage 4: the directory
1795-1799:
-constitution #3 creates a panel of 5 executions; corrupt
Stage 5: the dictatorship of Napoleon
1799-1815:
-military coup d'état, led by Napoleon
-war with Europe; creation of French empire
-end with defeat of napoleon