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Louis XVI’s death
Louis was executed by a guillotine. He was tried for high treason before the National Convention. -
Reign of Terror
The Revolutionary government decided to make terror and cause harsh punishment to the enemies of the Revolution. A lot of executions happpened in paris. -
Napoleonic Code
The code explained privileges based on birth, allowed freedom and religion. Government jobs go to the most qualified. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor of France
He made Josephine Empress. His coronation ceremony happened on December 2, 1804 in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. -
The Peninsular War
The war was France and Spain verse the UK and Portugal. It started when France and Spain occupied Portugal. -
Battle of Leipzig
It was fought by the armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden against France. Battle involved over 600,000 soliders. -
Congress of Vienna
It reorganized Europe after the napoleonic wars. It completed its final act in June 1815 -
Exile to Elba
Emporer left for the isle of Elba and he was exiled under the terms of the treaty of Fontainebleau. -
Hundred Days
Time Between Napoleons return to from the exile of Elba and the restoration of King Louis XVIII. -
Battle of Waterloo
The French army was defeated by the armies of the Seventh Coalition.
