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Construction of the Palace of Versailles
The palace of Versailles was built 12 miles West of Paris. The palace was very grand and was surrounded by beautiful gardens. -
King Louis Marries Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette was the eleventh daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor. She was only fourteen years old, King Louis was only one year older(15). -
King Louis Moved the Capital of France
He moved the Capital of France from Paris to Versailles. Versailles was first a Hunting Lodge. In 1661 he began expanding it, and in 1682 he moved his family in. -
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French Revolution
A time period in France, in which radical political and social changes occurred. The revolution lasted about ten years. -
Tennis Court Oath
The King ordered the meeting of the Estates-General. They insisted on meeting, so they moved to a tennis court and took an oath not to separate until they had endowed France with a written constitution. -
Takeover of Bastille
Bastille was a medieval armory, fortress, and political prison. Was overthrown during the French Revolution by the people of France. Ninety-eight people were killed during this storming of the royal authority in the center of Paris. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was Written
This Declaration was formed by the assembly of the estates general. The declaration was created to draft a new constitution and a new set of principles. -
Women’s March on Versailles
This woman's march forced the royal court and family to change the traditional seating of government. The march consisted of mostly women, in which they marched 12 miles to Versailles. -
King Louis XVI Execution
He was executed by guillotine amongst the public. He was condemned to death after being found guilty of treason. -
The Reign of Terror
A series of public Massacres took place in the streets of Paris. There were many lives lost from starvation, mini battles in the streets, and executions. -
Napoleon launched a Coup d'Etat on the weak and corrupt Directory
Napolean overthrew the system of government under the Directory. This event caused the French Revolution to come to a halt, causing the revolution to start to end. -
Creation of Napoleonic Code
Known as the first reorganization and revision of laws during the French Revolution since the Romans. Helped create a more equal government and addressed matters relating to property and bloodlines. -
Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor
The coronation of Napolean took place in the Palace of Notre Dame. He had Josephine crowned as empress. -
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Napoleon's Reign
During his time as a "dictator," he created the Napoleonic Code, and reorganized education. He also revolutionized military organization and training. -
Defeat of the Russian Campaign
Lasted five months, two weeks, and six days. Fought in Eastern Europe. French retreated. -
Napoleon's Exile
He was exiled to the island of Elba. He was able to escape the island and returned back to France with a grand army. -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon led his army into the battle of Waterloo after escaping exile. The battle took place in the United Kingdom.