Which of these events related to the French

Revolution occurred first?

(1) Napoleon became emperor of France.

(2) The Declaration of the Rights of Man was

issued.

(3) Louis XVI called the Estates General into

session.

(4) The Committee of Public Safety led the

Reign of Terror.

The answer is (3) Louis XVI called the Estates General into session.

The correct order of events is (3) (2) (4) (1)

Remember that, in a way, the calling of the Estates General started the whole situation because it led to the Third Estate's splitting off and forming the National Assembly.