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Beginning of the Estates General
Meeting of the representatives of the three estates,who had the power to decide new taxes and to reform the country. -
Storming of the Bastille
It marked the beginning of the French Revolution with the rejection of absolutism monarchy. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
it was a fundamental document that proclaimed the principles of freedom, equality and fraternity. -
Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Citizen
Written by Olympe de Gouges, they wanted equal rights for women. -
Execution of Louis XVI
The king was guillotined, marking the end of the monarchy in France. -
The Terror
Period of mass executions led by the Committee of Public Safety under Robespierre. -
Coup d'État of Thermidor
It was when Robespierre and his allies were arrested and executed, marking the end of the terror. -
The directory
Moderate government that followed the Terror, but faced political and economic instability. -
The Consulate
Period in which Napoleon consolidated his authority as first consul. -
Coup d'État of Brumaire
Napoleon Bonaparte took power, establishing the Consulate and ending the French Revolution -
The Empire
Napoleon crowned himself emperor, expanding his influence throughout Europe. -
Battle of Austerlitz
Napoleon's decisive victory against Austrian and Russian forces. -
Exile in Elba
After his defeat, Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba, but he escaped and returned to france as a hero -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon's final defeat against the British forces -
Exile in St. Helena
Napoleon was sent to this remote island -
Death of Napoleon
At last he died in St. helena