In Assassin's Creed Unity, which historical event is Paris experiencing?

Assassin's Creed Unity is set during the French Revolution.

The game begins in 1789, when political and social upheaval is transforming France. Its main setting is Paris, and the story follows Arno Dorian as he becomes involved with the Assassin Brotherhood while investigating the death of his adoptive father.

The French Revolution lasted from 1789 until 1799. Unity incorporates major figures and events associated with that period, including the storming of the Bastille, the Reign of Terror, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. As with other games in the series, the fictional character plot is placed around real historical developments.

The Industrial Revolution is associated especially with the setting of Assassin's Creed Syndicate, which takes place in London in 1868. The American Revolution is the backdrop for Assassin's Creed III. These neighboring settings make the specific historical period of Unity an important distinction.