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Palace of Versailles Built
It was the main residence of the French kings from Louis XIV to Louis XVI. It provided Europe with a model of the ideal residence over a century. -
King Louis moves capital of France to Versailles
Changed the capital from Paris to Versailles. He tried to escape the commotion Paris was in. -
King Louis marries Marie Antoinette
King Louis was 15 and Marie Antoinette was 14 years old at the time of their marriage. France hoped their marriage would strengthen its alliance with Austria. -
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French Revolution
The French Revolution was a sudden social change. It's goal was to change the relationship between rulers and citizens. -
Bastille is Stormed
Bastille was a state prison on the east side of Paris. It was attacked by an angry and aggressive mob. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was a fundamental document of the French Revolution that gave civil rights to some commoners. Even though it excluded a significant segment of the French population. -
Women's March on Versailles
Women were upset over the high price and scarcity of bread. This became one of the most significant events of the French Revolution, eventually forcing the royals to return to Paris. -
Tennis Court Oath
It was a dramatic act of defiance by representatives of the third estate of the French nation. -
King Louis XVI is Executed
King Louis XVI was unwilling to give up his royal power to the Revolutionary government, he was found guilty of treason and condemned to death. He was guillotined on January 21, 1793. -
The Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror began when Robespierre declares Terror "the order of the day." An estimated 18,500-40,000 people died before its end in July 1794. -
Napoleon launches Coup d'Etat on the weak & corrupt Directory
Forced a sudden seizure and overthrow of the Directory. -
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Napoleon as Emperor
He conquered much of Europe during his reign. Successfully waged war against many European nations. -
Creation of the Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Code of France marked the first major revision and reorganization of laws since the Roman era. The Napoleonic Code addressed mainly matters relating to property and families. -
Napoleon Crowns himself Emperor
The crowning of Napoleon took place at Notre-Dame in Paris. -
Defeat in Russian Campaign
Napoleon invaded Russia in 1812. He tried to eternalize in Tolstoy's War and Peace. -
Napoleon is Exiled
Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba, he escaped to France in early 1815 and raised a new Grand Army that were defeated at Waterloo. Napoleon was then exiled again to the island of Saint Helena off the coast of Africa. -
Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was a conflict. During the Hundred Days, the period from Napoleon's escape from exile to the return of Louis XVIII.
