-
a great crowd of people with weaponry went to go and storm the bastille. They eventually took it over when the general surrendered. Then the people freed the 7 prisoners and destroyed the bestial. -
many women went 12 miles to Versailles. They marched and protested for more food. The march proved a pivotal movement for the march. -
After the march on Versailles, the people of the march wanted the king to return to Paris. So that Paris is now the focus and center of france. -
During the night Louis and his wife try to escape from Paris. One peasant found out it was the king that was trying to escape. And they were placed under arrest for treason. -
In 1793 Louis was executed the same as his wife. They were sent to the guillotine. When Louis went up to be killed he said “gentlemen i am innocent of everything i have been accused of i hope my blood helps the good people of France.” -
After declaring himself the emperor of France he decides to wage war. Against the other coalitions of Europe to expand his army. -
Napoleon centralized the government putting control into the hands of the national government. It became way more efficient than it once was. Advancement in the civil service and the military was based on merit not rank anymore. And taxes would become equal to all poor and rich. -
Napoleon on December 2 1804 he declared himself emperor of France. After abolishing the consult. -
napoleon decided to try to invade Russia. It was a poor mistake to do so. Many reasons as disease, poor discipline, faulty logistics. -
Napoleon emperor of France and one of the greatest military leaders on earth. Was exiled to Elba.