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A Second Coalition uniting Russia, Great Britain, and eventually Austria against France is formed. The War of the Second Coalition continues to 1801. December 29, 1797

A second demonstration against the National Convention as an institution. June 2, 1793

A separation of Church and State is effected with the decree of the Convention that it will no longer pay salaries or expenses of the Church. September 18, 1794

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

Abolition of the Maximum. December 24, 1794

Accepting the proposition of the delegate Abbé Sieyès, the Third Estate proclaims itself "The National Assembly." It invites the other two Orders to join in this new body of the nation. June 17, 1789

Admiral Nelson defeats the French fleet at Aboukir Bay. August 1, 1798

Admiral Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar over France and Spain confirms British command of the sea. October 21, 1805

Adoption of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. July 12, 1790

Adoption of the metric system. August 1, 1793