Further Developments Following the Overthrow of the Monarchy

Abolition of the Monarchy and the Establishment of the First Republic

The French monarchy was abolished on 21st September 1792, turning France into a Republic.
The former King Louis XVI was now just a French citizen and called Citizen Capet.
The National Convention, elected by universal male suffrage, emerged as the new governing body of the republic.
Dissension between the Girondins (moderates) and the Jacobins (radicals) was evident within the National Convention.

Reign of Terror

The period of 5th September 1793 to 28th July 1794, known as the Reign of Terror, saw the execution of enemies of the republic.
The authority during this period was the Committee of Public Safety, dominated by Maximilien Robespierre.
Revolutionary courts and the guillotine became symbols of this era, mostly terrorizing the French citizens who were seen as enemies of the republic.
July 1794 saw the end of the Reign of Terror with the fall of Robespierre.

Thermidorian Reaction and the Directory

The period following Robespierre’s downfall was known as the Thermidorian Reaction – a return to more conservative politics.
The National Convention, dominated by the Bourbon Restoration supporters, established a new, more conservative government called the Directory.
The Directory governed France from November 1795 until it was overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte in the coup of 18 Brumaire (9 November 1799).

The Consulate and Napoleon Bonaparte

Following the coup, Bonaparte established a new government known as the Consulate.
In 1802, Bonaparte was made Consul for Life and in 1804 crowned himself Emperor Napoleon I, effectively ending the French Republic.
Napoleon implemented several lasting reforms including the Napoleonic Code, centralised administration, and promotion of education.
His war campaigns across Europe, known as the Napoleonic Wars, significantly shaped the continent until his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

Remember to link the events to broader themes and issues of the period, such as the struggle between democracy and autocracy, the shift from constitutional to revolutionary measures, and the impact of warfare on governance. This will provide depth and analysis to your understanding of the period.