The event that led to the end of the monarchy in France was the French Revolution, which began in 1789. The revolution was ignited by widespread discontent with King Louis XVI’s rule, economic hardship, and social inequality among the Estates. The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, marked a significant turning point, symbolizing the uprising against tyranny. The revolution led to the establishment of the National Assembly and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. By 1792, the monarchy was abolished, and King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette faced execution, fundamentally altering the governance and social fabric of France.