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The Publication of the Leviathan by Hobbes
The name is from the biblical Leviathan. It means 'The Matter'. -
The Publication of The Social Contract by Russeau
This was the new rules that were set. It practiced peoples rights. -
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette Married
They were both teens. They both did not have what it takes to be king and queen. -
Louis XVI is crowned
He was preceding Louis XV. He lacked his self confidence. -
Napoleon Graduates From Military School
He was involved in military related things since birth. He was promoted early on in his life. -
Formation of the National Assembly
Formed by the third estate. Was afterwards known as the National Constituent. -
Storming of the Bastille
This was to get guns and supplies. The Bastille represented royal authority. -
Tennis Court Oath
Vowed not to separate. Also vowed to reassemble whenever circumstances require. -
The First Constitution of France
Created after the collapse of absolute monarchy. One of the basic ideas was establishing popular sovereignty. -
The Murder of Marat
Charlotte Corday murdered him. He was killed in a bath tub. -
Execution of Robespierre
Killed by the guillotine. Killed in front of a cheering crowd. -
The Terror
Multiple public executions. After the First French Republic was established. -
Napoleon Wins a Huge Battle
It was against the French. They won the battle decisively. -
Napoleonic Code
This was the new foundation to French laws. The foundation of these laws are still in use today in France. -
Napoleon Becomes Emperor of France
He named himself Emperor of France. And he made a whole new set of rules to support this. -
Napoleon in Prison
He was overcome by the Allied Armies. He was thrown in a prison above the harbor. -
Napoleon Dies
Died from stomach cancer. He was in a prison.