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The Terror
A period of extreme violence led by Robespierre; many were executed. -
Beginning of the Estates General
King Louis XVI called a meeting of the three estates to solve France’s financial crisis. -
Storming of the Bastille
Revolutionaries attacked the Bastille prison, starting the French Revolution. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
Defined individual and collective rights in France. -
Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Citizen
Written by Olympe de Gouges, demanding equal rights for women. -
Execution of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine. -
Coup d’État of Thermidor
Robespierre was arrested and executed, ending the Reign of Terror. -
The Directory
A weak five-man government before Napoleon took control. -
Coup d’État of Brumaire
Napoleon overthrew the government and took power. -
Battle of Austerlitz
Napoleon’s greatest victory against Russia and Austria. -
Exile in Elba
Napoleon was exiled to Elba but escaped to rule France again. -
The Consulate
Napoleon ruled as First Consul before becoming Emperor. -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon was exiled to Elba but escaped to rule France again. -
The Empire
Napoleon ruled as Emperor of France. -
Exile in St. Helena
Napoleon was exiled to Elba but escaped to rule France again. -
Death of Napoleon
Napoleon died in exile on St. Helena.