The Revolutionary Wave
1. 1787
-------- Beginning of resistance of Austrian Netherlands against reforms of Joseph II; opening of reform parliament in Poland Internal divisions lead to collapse of resistance in Austrian Netherlands French Revolution begins Second French revolution of August 10 overthrows monarchy Abolition of slavery in French colonies; Robespierre’s government by terror falls Beginning of slave revolt in St. Domingue (Haiti) Louis XVI of France executed for treason Dutch Patriot revolt is stifled by Prussian invasion
2. 1788
-------- Beginning of resistance of Austrian Netherlands against reforms of Joseph II; opening of reform parliament in Poland Internal divisions lead to collapse of resistance in Austrian Netherlands French Revolution begins Second French revolution of August 10 overthrows monarchy Abolition of slavery in French colonies; Robespierre’s government by terror falls Beginning of slave revolt in St. Domingue (Haiti) Louis XVI of France executed for treason Dutch Patriot revolt is stifled by Prussian invasion
3. 1789
-------- Beginning of resistance of Austrian Netherlands against reforms of Joseph II; opening of reform parliament in Poland Internal divisions lead to collapse of resistance in Austrian Netherlands French Revolution begins Second French revolution of August 10 overthrows monarchy Abolition of slavery in French colonies; Robespierre’s government by terror falls Beginning of slave revolt in St. Domingue (Haiti) Louis XVI of France executed for treason Dutch Patriot revolt is stifled by Prussian invasion
4. 1790
-------- Beginning of resistance of Austrian Netherlands against reforms of Joseph II; opening of reform parliament in Poland Internal divisions lead to collapse of resistance in Austrian Netherlands French Revolution begins Second French revolution of August 10 overthrows monarchy Abolition of slavery in French colonies; Robespierre’s government by terror falls Beginning of slave revolt in St. Domingue (Haiti) Louis XVI of France executed for treason Dutch Patriot revolt is stifled by Prussian invasion
5. 1791
-------- Beginning of resistance of Austrian Netherlands against reforms of Joseph II; opening of reform parliament in Poland Internal divisions lead to collapse of resistance in Austrian Netherlands French Revolution begins Second French revolution of August 10 overthrows monarchy Abolition of slavery in French colonies; Robespierre’s government by terror falls Beginning of slave revolt in St. Domingue (Haiti) Louis XVI of France executed for treason Dutch Patriot revolt is stifled by Prussian invasion
6. 1792
-------- Beginning of resistance of Austrian Netherlands against reforms of Joseph II; opening of reform parliament in Poland Internal divisions lead to collapse of resistance in Austrian Netherlands French Revolution begins Second French revolution of August 10 overthrows monarchy Abolition of slavery in French colonies; Robespierre’s government by terror falls Beginning of slave revolt in St. Domingue (Haiti) Louis XVI of France executed for treason Dutch Patriot revolt is stifled by Prussian invasion
7. 1793
-------- Beginning of resistance of Austrian Netherlands against reforms of Joseph II; opening of reform parliament in Poland Internal divisions lead to collapse of resistance in Austrian Netherlands French Revolution begins Second French revolution of August 10 overthrows monarchy Abolition of slavery in French colonies; Robespierre’s government by terror falls Beginning of slave revolt in St. Domingue (Haiti) Louis XVI of France executed for treason Dutch Patriot revolt is stifled by Prussian invasion
8. 1794
-------- Beginning of resistance of Austrian Netherlands against reforms of Joseph II; opening of reform parliament in Poland Internal divisions lead to collapse of resistance in Austrian Netherlands French Revolution begins Second French revolution of August 10 overthrows monarchy Abolition of slavery in French colonies; Robespierre’s government by terror falls Beginning of slave revolt in St. Domingue (Haiti) Louis XVI of France executed for treason Dutch Patriot revolt is stifled by Prussian invasion