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A "Revolutionary commune" usurps the municipal government of Paris. August 9, 1792

Petition from 47 out of 48 Paris sections demands deposing the King. August 3, 1792

Abolition of slavery in France, but not in the colonies. September 28, 1791

Black inhabitants of French colonies who are born of free parents are declared equal in civic rights with whites. May 15, 1791

King given suspensive veto on legislation. September 11, 1789

After a chaotic session the remaining deputies elect Bonaparte, Sieyès and Ducos as consuls. November 10, 1799

Legislative councils transferred to Saint–Cloud. Sieyès, Ducos, and Barras resign. Bonaparte appointed commander of the army in Paris. Coup d’état of 18 Brumaire Year VIII supported. The Executive Directory and the two legislative councils are overthrown. November 9, 1799

Bonaparte returns secretly to France from Egypt, having deserted his army. October 9, 1799

Bonaparte raises the siege of Acre. May 17, 1799

Election of Sieyès to the Directory. May 16, 1799

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