Revolutionary France refers to the period from 1789 to 1799 when the French people overthrew the monarchy and established a republic. This era began with the Estates-General meeting and the subsequent Storming of the Bastille, which symbolized the fight against oppression. Key events included the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and the rise of radical groups like the Jacobins. The revolution led to significant social and political changes, including the end of feudal privileges and the establishment of secular governance. It culminated in the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, who eventually became the ruler of France, marking the end of the revolutionary period.