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Storming of the Bastille
A mob stormed the Bastille prison looking for gunpowder. -
Declaration of Rights of Man
The National Assembly wrote this document that protected sthe rights of the people. It was influenced by the Enlightenment. -
Women's March on Versaille
Peasant women were angry about the rising price of bread, so they broke into the royal family's castle, forcing them to return to Paris. -
The royal family's escape
The royal family tries to escape to Varennes but is caught and fails. -
Execution of Louis XIV
King Louis was beheaded and accused of treason. -
The Terror
The Reign of Terror, led by Robespierre, started. This time period involved many executions of any potential threats to the Revolution. -
Robespierre's Execution
Robespierre is executed, ending the Terror at the same time -
Napoleon coup d'état
Napoleon suddenly rises to power, taking the title of first counsel. -
Plebiscite
A plebiscite, or vote of the people, was held to vote for the new Constitution, giving Napoleon real power now. -
Concordat
Napoleon signs a concordat with Pope Pius VII, restoring some of the Church's power. -
Louisiana
Napoleon sells Lousiana to the Americans for $15 million. -
Napoleonic Code
A set of laws called the Napoleonic Code is established, which maybe Napoleon's greatest legacy. -
Napoleon declares himself emperor
Napoleon becomes emperor, and the people are rather happy about it. -
Battle of Trafalgar
Napoleon loses this naval battle against the British admiral Horatio Nelson, ensuring Napoleon would not invade Britain again. -
Napoleon is exiled
Napoleon has to give up his throne and is exiled to the island of Elba.
