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Louis XVI’s death
Louis was found guilty for numerous things. He was known as “the king of the French” until his death in 1793 -
Reign of Terror
This was a time period of violence that happened soon after the French revolution. Over 16000 people were executed. -
Napoleonic Code
This code was created basically for unalienable rights. People had the right to freedom and religion. -
Napoleon becomes emperor of France
Napoleon crowned himself emperor of France in 1804. He then rebuilt France and made it a better place. -
The Penensular War
This was a battle between France and Spain. This was one of the first wars of national liberation when Spain reached Portugal. -
Exile to Elba
Napoleon vanishes on this day to an island called Elba in the Mediterranean Sea. Napoleon was forced to go to Elba, but he escaped and then returned to power. -
Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna declared Napoleon an outlaw when he returned from Elba. The Congress of Vienna allied with Russia, United Kingdom, and Austria to send out 150,000 troops against Napoleon and his army so Napoleon would lose his power. -
Hundred Days
This is the period where France returned from the exile at Elba. This period includes the Neapolitan War. -
Battle of Waterloo
This was napoleon’s last battle that he was ever in. Napoleon tried to attack multiple armies before he got attacked, but his troops were flanked and pushed back to where he was caught. Then he was sent to Saint Helena where he later died in 1821. -
Battle of Leipzig
Was a battle between Russia, Austria, and Sweden. This was the largest battle prior to world war one that included over 600,000 troops.
