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The so–called White Terror had been developing throughout April, since the first decree on April 10 calling for the disarming of all "terrorists," or supporters of Robespierre. In Lyons, many Jacobin prisoners are massacred. Many murders of former terrorists by royalists continue through June. April 24, 1795

The Tribunal and the Legislative Body are installed. January 1, 1800

Thiers declares that the Republic exists and that it will be conservative. November 13, 1871

Three Poitevin curés decide to join the Third Estate, leaving the Chambers of the Clergy. June 13, 1789

Treaty of Frankfurt: France cedes to the Prussians Alsace and part of Lorraine and has to pay five billion francs in indemnity. May 10, 1871

Treaty of The Hague, peace with the Netherlands and Prussia. May 16, 1795

Trial of the Dantonists. April 2, 1794

Turgot’s ministry as Controller–General of France begins. Continues to May 1776. August 25, 1774

U.S. Declaration of Independence. July 4, 1776

Uprising against the Girondins begins when sans–culottes demonstrate against the Girondin faction in the National Convention. May 31, 1793