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Palace of Versailles built
A large palace built by Louis XIII 12 miles west of Paris. Its construction was a massive undertaking. -
When King Louis moved the capital of France from Paris to Versailles
King Louis's moving to the capital highlighted the defining symbol of his power and influence in Europe. He moved the capital in hopes of extracting more power and control from his government. -
When King Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette
At the beginning of their marriage Marie did not like her husband. The two had 4 children during their marriage. -
When The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was written
Was an expression of the rights of man. served as one of the foundational documents during the French Revolution. -
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French Revolution
The French Revolution was a watershed event in world history. During this period, French citizens radically altered their political landscape, uprooting centuries-old institutions such as the monarchy and the feudal system. -
Tennis Court Oath
the tennis court oath was a gathering of the non-clergy and non-nobles of France who swore they would not disperse until a constitution was established for France. They went to the tennis court after they were kicked out. -
Bastille is Stormed
Parisians stormed the Bastille, a state prison, seizing 250 barrels of gunpowder and freeing its prisoners. The storming of the Bastille was a pivotal moment in the French Revolution. -
Women’s March on Versailles
Caused by the high price and scarcity of bread. it eventually became one of the most important events in the French Revolution. -
The Reign of Terror
The reign of terror was a time of public executions with the guieteen. These executions were of revolutionary suspects. -
King Louis XVI is executed
King Louis was executed after he was found guilty of treason. Later on, his wife was also executed. -
Napoleon launches a Coup d’Etat on the weak & corrupt Directory.
The coup d'état overthrew the system of government under the Directory in France and substituted the Consulate. The event is often viewed as the effective end of the French Revolution. -
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Napoleon as Emperor
Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most successful generals of the French Revolutionary armies. He was emperor of France from 1804-14, and in 1815. -
Creation of the Napoleonic Code
The Civil Code of France marked the first major revision and reorganization of laws since the Roman era. The Civil Code (renamed the Code Napoleon in 1807) addressed mainly matters relating to property and families. -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor.
Napoleon crowned himself Emperor Napoleon I at Notre Dame de Paris. During the coronation he snatched the crown from the hands of Pope Pius VII and crowned himself, thus displaying his rejection of the authority of the Pontiff. -
Defeat in Russian Campaign
Napoleon's army eventually reached Moscow abandoned and destroyed by the Russian army based on the scorched-earth policy. Ended in December 1812, with the last French troops leaving Russian soil -
When Napolean was exiled
The coalition invaded France and captured Paris, forcing Napoleon to abdicate. He was exiled to the island of Elba, between Corsica and Italy. In France, the Bourbons were restored to power -
Battle of Waterloo
A battle between Napoleon's French Army and a coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blücher. It concluded a war that had raged for 23 years, ended French attempts to dominate Europe, and destroyed Napoleon's imperial power forever.