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Storming of the Bastille
A state prison on the east side of Paris, known as the Bastille, was attacked by an angry and aggressive mob. The prison had become a symbol of the monarchy’s dictatorial rule. The Bastille dominated the Parisian skyline. The storming of the Bastille symbolically marked the beginning of the French Revolution.
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The March of Versailles
People were tired because there was no food, employment or even a sustainable life, so a large crowd got together and started protesting for all those unfairness that the government was doing to its people.
Not a lot of attention (by the government) was placed on this march.
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Beginning of the Assembly
The Legislative Assembly was the governing body of France between October 1791 and September 1792: they made a constitution because they believed reflected the aims of the revolution. Feudalism, noble titles, the Ancien Régime’s, and other institutional inequalities had been abolished.
History. (n.d.). Napoleonic Code approved in France. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/napoleonic-code-approved-in-franc -
THE EXECUTION OF LOUIS XVI
On January 20, 1793, the national convention condemned Louis XVI to death, his execution was scheduled for the next day. During that day he said goodbye to his friends and family, and in January 21, 1793, 1,200 horsemen arrived to escort the former king on a two-hour carriage ride to his place of execution. He was killed at 8 o'clock.
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The Reign of Terror
“The Reign of Terror” was a cruel period of the French Revolution, were France arrested and executed their people if they were considered as an enemy of the revolution. This period lasted from September 1793 until “The Fall of Robespierre” in 1794, it lasted only 15 months. France executed about 40,000 persons.
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The Directory governs France
“The Directory”, was a group of five officers that controlled the executive power of the new government. The Constitution of 1795 “created” this new type of government and said that it would not have a legislative power. Also, this constitution stated that every year should be elections to check the advances made by the government.
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"The Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen"
It was made after The Fall of Robespierre on 1795. The representatives of the French people believed that the ignorance and forgetfulness of the human rights were the causes of many problems. This believe made the representatives make a declaration were established the rights of the persons. The natural rights influenced this document.
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The Battle of the Pyramids
Battle of the Pyramids. Napoleon wanted to conquer more and more, so he ended landing near Alexandria. By July 2, Alexandria now belonged to the French, it was conquered and populated by Europeans.
It left the people in Egypt furious.
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Napoleon becomes the King of Italy
Napoleon Bonaparte was put in charge of ruling Italy when the thirty-member-commision was put to the task of finding a new ruler for the new republic. Later on the republic becomes a kingdom and Napoleon becomes the king of Italy.
Napoleon. (n.d.). How Napoleon became 'King of Italy' - napoleon.org. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://www.napoleon.org/en/history-of-the-two-empires/articles/how-napoleon-became-king-of-italy/ -
Napoleonic Codes
It codified several branches of law, including commercial and criminal law, and divided civil law into categories of property and family.
The Napoleonic Code made the authority of men over their families stronger.
Deprived women of any individual rights, and reduced the rights of illegitimate children. Alpha history. (n.d.). THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/legislative-assembly/ -
Battle of Austerlitz
Napoleon defeated the Third Coalition (actually the first coalition mounted against him, rather than against the Revolutionary troops.) Generally viewed as one of his most brilliant battles, the Battle of Austerlitz was fought in what is now the Czech Republic, with Napoleon trouncing the armies of the Austrian and Russian Empires.
Battle of Austerlitz - Buscar con Google. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2016, from https://www.google.com.mx/search?q=Battle of Austerlitz -
Bonaparte invades Russia and retreats in defeat
Napoleon sent massive armies from all over Europe which entered Russia in June 24. When Bonaparte's army finally reached Moscow and found the city of Ablaze, they were out of food and supplies, and so they finally abandoned Russia´s capital in late October, and when the cold weather began, Napoleon led “The Great retreat” west across Russia. -
Bibliography Napoleon Invades Russia
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Napoleon abdicated as emperor
Paris is captured and and one month later in April 6, 1814 Napoleon is abdicated as emperor of France, and as accorded in the treaty of Fontainebleau, he was exiled to the Mediterranean island of Elba.
As a result, the victorious powers restored the monarchy to France starting with Louis XVIII brother of the executed king Louis XVI. Napoleon exiled to Elba. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2016, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/napoleon-exiled-to-elba -
Napoleon Returns to France to Fight Again.
After escaping from Elba, Napoleon goes back to France to try and take control of the army and the government again. The British and Prussians defeat France in June at the Battle of Waterloo.
By the time Italy defeats Austria in October 1797, it is clear that Napoleon is one of the world's greatest military leaders.
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Allies defeat Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo
This day in Waterloo Belgium, Prussian army and British army led by the Duke of Wellington went against Napoleon´s remade troops.
Napoleon suffered a bloody defeat.
Napoleon is sent again into exile, but now into a small island in south Atlantic called Helena. Bonaparte spend the rest of his life on this island until his death in 1821. Spielvogel, J. J. (2013). World history & geography - Modern times. Bothell, Wash.: McGraw-Hill Education. -
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