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Louis XVI
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French Revolution
Citizens storm the Bastille, a Paris prison. THe French Revolution begins, a decade of political turmoil and terror in which King LouisXVI was overthrown and tens of thousands of people, including the king and his wifeMarie Antoinette, were executed. French celebrate Bastille Day every year, the event that led to the royal family being overthrown. -
French Revolution part 2
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Napolen Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself emperor after leading France to victory over Europe's strongest nations. In 1815, Napoleon is finally defeated at Waterloo in Belgium. -
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower is built. -
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WWI
France battles Germany in World War I. -
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WWI
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Treaty of Versaille
France is the location of the signing of the Treaty of Versaille, which ends World War I. -
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Depression
The Depression -
Francois Mitterrand
Francois Mitterrand is elected president. He was president for 14 years, making him the longest serving president in French history. -
First Female Prime Minister
The first female Prime MInister of France is edith Cresson.
