Correct Answer:

C: 1792 : National Convention

Explanation of all the statements/options:

Option A: 1789 : Napoleonic Code  
 • Incorrect. The Napoleonic Code, also known as the Civil Code of France, was established in 1804.
 • 1789 is significant for the French Revolution as it marks the beginning of the revolution with events like the Storming of the Bastille.
 • The Napoleonic Code was introduced by Napoleon Bonaparte to reform the French legal system and is unrelated to the events of 1789.

Option B: 1791 : Tennis Court Oath  
 • Incorrect. The Tennis Court Oath took place in 1789, not 1791.
 • It was a pivotal event where members of the Third Estate vowed not to separate until a new constitution was established.
 • 1791 is notable for the adoption of the first French Constitution, which established a constitutional monarchy.

Option C: 1792 : National Convention  
 • Correct. The National Convention was established in 1792.
 • It was formed after the fall of the monarchy and was responsible for the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic.
 • The National Convention also oversaw the trial and execution of King Louis XVI.

Option D: 1804 : New Constitution of France  
 • Incorrect. 1804 is known for the establishment of the First French Empire under Napoleon Bonaparte, not a new constitution.
 • The Constitution of the Year XII was adopted in 1804, but it primarily served to legitimize Napoleon's role as Emperor.
 • The significant constitutional change in 1804 was the transition from the Consulate to the Empire, not a completely new constitution.