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Meeting With Estates General
The Estates General met on May 5, 1789 at the Menus- Plaisirs building in Versailles,France, to address the country's political and financial crisis. -
Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis Court Oath was a pledge by the Third Estate to create a new constitution for France. It symbolized the fight for representative during the French Revolution. -
Storming of Bastille
Was an attack by revolutionaries to seize weapons and gunpowder. This symbolized the uprising against tyranny and the start of the French Revolution. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Established fundamental rights like liberty and equality. Was a key document of the French Revolution, influencing modern human rights -
Women's March on Versailles
Women Marched from Paris to demand bread amid food shortages. This pressured King Louis XVI to return to Paris,showcasing his power. -
Execution of King Louis XIV
King Louis XIV was excited by guillotine for treason during the French Revolution. His death symbolizes the end of monarchy in France. -
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Reign of Terror
This included mass executions of perceived enemies. Led by the Committee of Public Safety and Maximilien Robespierre. This ended with Robespierre's execution. -
Maximilian Robespierre's execution
Maximilien Robespierre was executed by guillotine, ending the Reign of Terror. -
Napoleonic Code is established
The Civil Code of 1804, was established to reform the French legal system. Emphasizing equality and and clarity before the law. -
Napoleon Crowns himself emperor
Napoleon crowned himself emperor of the French during a ceremony at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. -
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Peninsular War
A conflict between the French Empire and the allied forces of Spain, britain, and Portugal. -
Napoleon and his men march on Russia
Napoleon launched his ill-fated invasion of Russia. The campaign culminated in the retreat from Moscow. -
Napoleon is exiled to Elba
Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba, where he remained for a year before escaping than he was exiled again. -
Napoleon dies
Napoleon Died on the island of Saint Helena.