The Revolts of 1788 -89
Revolt & Date Causes of Key Events Significance
The Nobility A stand against royal despotism 26th May 1787 – Dismissal of the Assembly of Louis XVI summoned the E.G. for
Self-interest when edicts passed to Notables the first time since 1614.
May 1787 – tax them equally 26th July 1787 – Parlement refuses Brienne’s reform Necker was called back
July 1788 because they wanted the E.G. to decide. Brought the privileged estates
14th August 1787 – Paris Parlement exiled to Troye together
May 1788 – Brienne had provincial parlements Highlighted Louis’ weakness in
suspended and set up 47 new courts leading to a government and had to give into
provincial parlements, their magistrates, the Church, the nobilities’ demands.
the aristocrats and the nobles.
May-July 1788 – Riots in capitals of Toulouse, Dijon
and Bordeaux. In Brittany, poverty-stricken nobles
prepared for battle against royal troops. In Grenoble,
nobles and people took control of the city by force.
The 25th Sept. 1788 – after Louis agrees 17th June 1789 – The 3rdE left E.G. and formed the By forming the National Assembly,
Bourgeoisie to call E.G., Parlement declares the National Assembly the Third Estate had taken power
1614 procedure. 19th June 1789 – curés joined National Assembly from the King, undermining Louis’
June 1789 As of 27th Dec 1788 – 3rdE allowed 20th June 1789 – Tennis Court Oath absolute power and authority.
double representation but no 22nd June 1789 – Majority of the 1stE joined the By swearing the Tennis Court
assurance of voting by head. National Assembly Oath, they showed their dedication
4-5th May 1789 – Necker’s speech did to their cause.
not mention voting procedure. Undescribed ___ of King’s
Offends 3rdE. authority
5th May-6th June 1789 – Wasted on
discussion of voting; 3rdE gets more
frustrated
The Municipal Break down in law and order because Town/city councils, churches and small groups of An increase of power and
of starvation due to bad harvest and a male bourgeoisie took control of towns, cities. organisation of the bourgeoisie
Late June lack of bread 13th July 1789 – Took over Hotel de Ville and set up within urban areas
and July 1789 Rumours circulating about foreign new police force, National Guard and armed
powers invading, pillaging. themselves + __
The Sans Long-term economic and financial 17th June 1789 – National Assembly is formed Symbol of royal power gone
Culottes crisis 11th July 1789 – Necker is dismissed; upsetting Monarch lost capital city
Early 1789 – politicisation of the 3rdE 12th July 1789 – Clash with royal cavalry and the Triumph of political liberty over
Revolt & Date Causes of Key Events Significance
The Nobility A stand against royal despotism 26th May 1787 – Dismissal of the Assembly of Louis XVI summoned the E.G. for
Self-interest when edicts passed to Notables the first time since 1614.
May 1787 – tax them equally 26th July 1787 – Parlement refuses Brienne’s reform Necker was called back
July 1788 because they wanted the E.G. to decide. Brought the privileged estates
14th August 1787 – Paris Parlement exiled to Troye together
May 1788 – Brienne had provincial parlements Highlighted Louis’ weakness in
suspended and set up 47 new courts leading to a government and had to give into
provincial parlements, their magistrates, the Church, the nobilities’ demands.
the aristocrats and the nobles.
May-July 1788 – Riots in capitals of Toulouse, Dijon
and Bordeaux. In Brittany, poverty-stricken nobles
prepared for battle against royal troops. In Grenoble,
nobles and people took control of the city by force.
The 25th Sept. 1788 – after Louis agrees 17th June 1789 – The 3rdE left E.G. and formed the By forming the National Assembly,
Bourgeoisie to call E.G., Parlement declares the National Assembly the Third Estate had taken power
1614 procedure. 19th June 1789 – curés joined National Assembly from the King, undermining Louis’
June 1789 As of 27th Dec 1788 – 3rdE allowed 20th June 1789 – Tennis Court Oath absolute power and authority.
double representation but no 22nd June 1789 – Majority of the 1stE joined the By swearing the Tennis Court
assurance of voting by head. National Assembly Oath, they showed their dedication
4-5th May 1789 – Necker’s speech did to their cause.
not mention voting procedure. Undescribed ___ of King’s
Offends 3rdE. authority
5th May-6th June 1789 – Wasted on
discussion of voting; 3rdE gets more
frustrated
The Municipal Break down in law and order because Town/city councils, churches and small groups of An increase of power and
of starvation due to bad harvest and a male bourgeoisie took control of towns, cities. organisation of the bourgeoisie
Late June lack of bread 13th July 1789 – Took over Hotel de Ville and set up within urban areas
and July 1789 Rumours circulating about foreign new police force, National Guard and armed
powers invading, pillaging. themselves + __
The Sans Long-term economic and financial 17th June 1789 – National Assembly is formed Symbol of royal power gone
Culottes crisis 11th July 1789 – Necker is dismissed; upsetting Monarch lost capital city
Early 1789 – politicisation of the 3rdE 12th July 1789 – Clash with royal cavalry and the Triumph of political liberty over
