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Period: 1337 to 1453
The Hundred Years´ War
England´s king tried to claim the French throne to gain control of the rest of France. -
Benelux Countries
The Netherlands gained their independence. -
Enlightenment
France was a center of Enlightenment, a period in which people used reason to improve society. -
Revolution and Empire
French people lived in poverty and had few rights, for these reasons, the French people overthrew their king in the French revolution. -
French Revolution
A mob destroyed the Bastille, a Paris prison symbolizing the French king´s harsh rule. The event began the French Revolution. -
Revolution and Empire
Napoleon takes control. He soon conquers much of Europe. -
Impressionism
France was one of the most art movements of modern age, impressionism. This style of painting uses rippling light to create ate an impression of a scene. -
Revolution and Empire
European powers unite to defeat Napoleon. -
Belgium
The Netherlands ruled Belgium until they gained independence. -
Luxembourg
The Netherlands ruled Luxembourg until they gained their independence. -
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Modern History
Many French colonies declare independence.
