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Palace of Versailles Built
Louis XIII decided to rebuild it in 1631. The palace was located about 12 miles from Paris. -
King Louis moved the capital of France from Paris to Versailles
Versailles before the region of Luis was used as a hunting lodge. He expanded his personal palace upon its completion in 1682 Louis moved into it. -
King Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette
The French dauphin married them. France hoped by marring them it would strengthen its alliance with Austria, longtime enemy. -
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French Revolution
A period of major social upheaval. It sought completely change the relationship between the rulers and those they governed and to redefine the nature of political power. -
Tennis Court Oath
A commitment to a national constitution and representative government. It has become one of the most iconic scenes of the French Revolution. -
Bastille is Stormed
was an event that occurred in Paris, France, on the afternoon of 14 July 1789. revolutionaries stormed control of the political prison known as the Bastille. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was written
It was set by France's National Constituent. It's a human civil rights document for the French Revolution. -
Women’s March on Versailles
Ended the king's independence and signified the change of power and reforms about to overtake France. The march symbolized a new balance of power. -
King Louis XVI is executed
He was brought to trial for treason. It took place publicly on 5/21/1793. -
The Reign of Terror
A period of state-sanctioned violence and mass executions during the French revolution. France's government ordered the arrest of thousands of people. -
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Napoleon as Emperor
He conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century. Napolean successfully waged war against various coalitions of European nations and expanded his empire. -
Napoleon launches a Coup d’Etat on the weak & corrupt Directory.
system of government under the Directory in France. The event is often viewed as the effective end of the French Revolution. -
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 addressed mainly matters relating to property and families. -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor
Napoleon proclaimed himself emperor. He placed the crown on his own head and then crowed Josephine Empress. -
Defeat in Russian Campaign
refused to be part of the continental blockade of British goods any longer. Ignoring the advice of his closest advisers he invaded Russia. -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon rose through the ranks of the French army during the French Revolution, seized control of the French government. The Battle of Waterloo, in which Napoleon's forces were defeated by the British and Prussians, marked the end of his reign and of France's domination in Europe. -
Napoleon was exiled
Exiled to the island of Elba, he escaped to France. Napoleon was subsequently exiled to the island of Saint Helena off the coast of Africa.
