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Imprisonment of Voltaire
Was imprisoned in the Bastille. Spent nearly a year in jail. -
The Publication of the Social Contract Rousseau
Theorized Rousseau's best way to establish a political community. Inspired many revolutions in Europe. -
Birth of Napoleon
Was the second child. Was born in Ajaccio. -
Louis XVI was crowned
Was the last king before the Revolution. Was executed for treason by guillotine. -
Napoleon had School in France
Attended a school in France and learned how to speak French. After he attended a military school. -
Formation of National Assembly
Existed till July 9. Was replaced by the Legislative Assembly. -
Tennis Court Oath
Vowed not to separate and to reassemble whatever circumstances require, until the constitution of the kingdom is established. 577 members agreed to the oath. -
Storming the Bastille
Was raided of weapons and gunpowder. Around 1000 men participated. -
San Culotte Attack on the Prisoners
Lasted till September 6. Was also known as the First Terror. -
Formation of the National Convention
Lasted until October 26, 1795. Was elected to provide a new constitution. -
Execution of Louis XVI
Was convicted and condemned of death by a narrow majority. Was put on trial by treason. -
The Murder of Marat
Was killed by Charlotte Corday while in a medical bath. Corday was executed four days later. -
The Massacre of Lyon
French Republican forces laid siege and captured Lyon. Ended on October 9, 1793. -
Napoleon Starting Rule
Named himself emperor. Named himself after a 1799 coup d'etat. -
1806 with Napoleon's rule
Sought to wage large scale economic warfare with Britain. Appointed his brother to rule as king in southern Italy. -
Napoleon Exiled
Was exiled to Elba. Throne was taken by his son. -
Napoleon Death
Died of stomach ulcers. Died in Saint Helena.
