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meeting with the Estates-General
King Louis XVI called the Estates-General to address France's financial crisis, marking the beginning of the French Revolution. -
Tennis Court Oath
Members of the Third Estate vowed not to disband until a new constitution was established, asserting their commitment to reform. -
Storming of the Bastille
Parisians stormed the Bastille prison, symbolizing the uprising against royal authority and tyranny. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man:
This document proclaimed the fundamental rights of all men, laying the groundwork for a new social and political order. -
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Women's March on Versailles
Driven by food shortages, thousands of women marched to Versailles to demand bread and the king's return to Paris, further pressuring the monarchy. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine after being found guilty of treason, marking a turning point in the revolution -
Maximilien Robespierre's Execution
Robespierre, a leading figure of the Reign of Terror, was arrested and executed, signaling the end of the Terror and a shift in revolutionary leadership. -
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Reign of Terror
This period was marked by mass executions of perceived enemies of the revolution, led by the Committee of Public Safety. -
Napoleonic Code Established
The Napoleonic Code was enacted, standardizing laws across France and influencing legal systems worldwide. -
Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor
Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of the French, solidifying his power and the new regime. -
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Peninsular War
This conflict involved Spain, Portugal, and Britain against Napoleon's forces, significantly draining French resources and military strength. -
Napoleon and His Men March on Russia
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Napoleon is Exiled to Elba
After his defeat in the War of the Sixth Coalition, Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean. -
Napoleon Dies
Napoleon died on the island of Saint Helena, where he had been exiled after his defeat at Waterloo.