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American Independence
America gained independence from the british and created a new nation. This weakened the british and sent France into debt funding the war. -
Louis XVI calls the Estates General to session
Louis XVI called the Estates General to discuss issues with the nation. This upset the 3rd Estate as they had no power. -
The National Assembly and the Tennis Court Oath
The 3rd Estate meets to discuss its issues with the ruling party. They get kicked out and make an oath at a tennis court. -
Storming of the Bastille
An attack on a French prison where weapons were seized and nobles killed. this was the first violent act of the revolution. -
France is declared a Republic
The constitutional monarchy is abolished and a Republic is put in its place. this also led to the sentencing of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to death. -
Louis XVI is executed
Louis XVI is killed which marks the end of the revolution and the beginning of The Reign of Terror. This act also worried many monarchs in the surrounding countries of Europe. -
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The Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a time of mass executions by Maximilien Robespierre in an effort to keep the revolutionary ideas alive. all were executed for not being revolutionary or not revolutionary enough -
Robespierre is executed
Maximilien Robespierre is executed for his role in the reign of terror. this makes the end of The Reign of Terror and the CPS and the beginning of the ineffective Directory. -
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Napoléon Coup d’Etat
Napoleon launched a Coup d’Etat on the French Government and installed himself as the first consul. This began the reign of Napoleon. -
The Napoleonic Code
A code of laws that discusses civics and creates laws around them. It is the main influence of 19th-century civic laws around the world. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor
Napoleon is crowned emperor and had complete control of the French government. This leds to Napoleon's conquest as he is in complete control of the military. -
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Napoleon in Russia
Napoleon sends his army to invade Russia. The Russians retreat and used scorched earth tactics to weaken the french. when the fighting is done Napoleon comes back with only 10,000 men and is exiled. -
Congress of Vienna Concludes
The Congress concludes as Europe is reshaped following Napoleon. many alliances are formed and nations born. -
Waterloo
Napoleon lost his final battle against the British, Dutch, and Germans. After this loss and the 2nd exile of Napoleon, the Napoleonic era is over.