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The publication of the Leviathan by Hobbes
Argues Social contract during English Civil War for an absolute leader. War can be avoided by a strong/good government. -
The publication of the Social Contract by Rousseau
Laws are good when they are supported by the people. Man is born free, but he is everywhere in chans' challenged the traditional order of society. -
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are married
They got married at 14 and 15. They had never met eachother befre then. Louis= France Marie=Austria -
Napoleon Life
Born poor. Born on an Italian Island, which became a French territory. -
Louis XVI is crowned
He was crowned at Reims Cathedral. He took the place of his grandfather King Louis the 15th. -
Napoleon early career
His dad supported the rebel group. Later on joined France's side. -
Napoleon early career
Attended school in mainland France. When he left Military Academy he became an Officer of Artillary -
Tennis Court Oath
Got locked out of the National Convention meeting. Met at a tennis court to voice their problems. -
Storming the Bastille
eople feared retaliation from the king. Needed weapons to defend themselves. -
Wome's March on Versailles
Women stormed the castle. Demanded that King Louis and Marie move back to Paris. -
The first Constitution of France
First written constution of France. It was written after the fall of the monarchy. -
Execution of King Louis VI
Died to the guillotine. He was excecuted for treason. -
The formation of the Committee of Public Safety
Created by National Convention. Was the form of government during the Geign of Terror -
The massacre in Lyon
Revolt of moderates against radicals. It was against the third government of the Revolution. -
Napoleon Emperor
Named himself he was emperor for life. Dominated Europe. -
Napoleon Emperor
Lost a battle in Egypt. He then went and lost in Battle of Waterloo to Anglo and Duke Wellington. -
Napoleon death
Died to Cancer of the stomach. Lace of death was at the Longwood house.
