French Revolution

French Revolution
	The Storming of the Bastille, 14 July 1789
Date	5 May 1789 – 9 November 1799; (10 years, 6 months and 4 days)
Location	Kingdom of France
Outcome	Abolition of the French monarchy; Establishment of a secular and democratic republic that became increasingly authoritarian and militaristic; Radical social change based on liberalism and other Enlightenment principles; Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte; Armed conflicts with other European countries;

The French Revolution was a very important period of time when France went through very big changes. It began with the Estates General of 1789 and ended when the French Consulate was made in November 1799. The ideas that were there are considered basic parts of liberal democracy, and today are very important in the French government.

The Storming of the Bastille, 14 July 1789
Date	5 May 1789 – 9 November 1799 (1789-05-05 – 1799-11-09) (10 years, 6 months and 4 days)
Location	Kingdom of France
Outcome	Abolition of the French monarchy Establishment of a secular and democratic republic that became increasingly authoritarian and militaristic Radical social change based on liberalism and other Enlightenment principles Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte Armed conflicts with other European countries