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French Revolution
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National Assembly
The French Revolution begins with the convening of the Estates-General in May, leading to the formation of the National Assembly. -
Declaration of Rights
The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. -
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Constitutional Monarchy
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Bastille
The storming of the Bastille marks a symbolic victory against royal authority. -
French Constitution
The French Constitution is established, creating a constitutional monarchy. -
Bill of Rights
The bill of rights was officially ratified, and guaranteed the fundamental rights and protections to individuals. -
French Republic
France becomes a republic, and King Louis XVI is executed in January. -
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Social Republic
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Reign of terror
Radical phase begins with the Reign of Terror, led by the Committee of Public Safety and Maximilien Robespierre. -
End of the Reign of Terror
Robespierre is executed, ending the Reign of Terror. -
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte took over power in the Coup of 18 Brumaire, marking the end of the Revolution and the beginning of the Napoleonic era. -
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Napoleonic Period
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Napoleon's Empire
Napoleon crowned himself emperor. -
Napoleon's conquered territories
Spain was invided, and José Bonaparte was made king.
Napoleon's troops invided the Iberian Peninsula. -
Full Stretch
The empire had reached its maximum extension. -
New coalition
A recently formed alliance spearheaded by Great Britain, which took control of Paris. -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon was defeated.
The French monarchy was reinstated, and the boundaries from before were redefined. -
Congress of Vienna
To restore stability and redraw the map of Europe.