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Battle of Toulon
This battle took place in the mediterranean off the coast of Toulon, France, while combined Franco- Spanish fleet fought off Britain's mediterranean fleet. -
Napoleon is born
Napoleon was born on the island of Corsica. -
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The Reign of Terror
This was a time of cruelty led by Robespierre, after the start of the French Revolution. It was caused by the conflicting veiws of the Girondins and the Jacobins. It was a time of mass execution moslty by guillitine, of people who were thought to be enemies of the revolution. -
Start of The French Revolution
The revolution began on the stroming of the bastille. -
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Egyptain Campiagn
This was Napoleon's campaign in the east. He campaigned to protect his country's trade interests, weaken Britain's access to India, and set up scientific enterprise in the region. -
18 Brumaire Coup
The 18 Brumaire Coup brought Napoleon to power as a first consul of France. It also ended the French Revolution. -
First Consul for life
Napoleon was already first consul, which meant that he had the most power. He then named himself consul for life, ensuring that he would always be in power and thsat nobody could ever take his place. -
Napoleonic code
This code prohibited priveledges based on birth, allowed freedom of religion, and gave government jobs based on ability. -
Napoleon's Coronation
Napoleon's coronation ceremony was extremely ostentatious and showed off Napoleon's power. -
Battle of Trafalgar
This battle was a naval engagement fought by the British against the combined fleets of the French and the Spanish, which resulted in a victory by the British. -
Battle of Austerlitz
This battle resulted in one of Napoleon's greatest victories, and the french empire effectively defeated the third coalition. -
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Continental System
Napoleon set up this policy as a blockage to hurt British commerce. -
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Penninsular War
There was a military conflict of France and the allied forces of Spain, Portugal, and the UK for control of the Iberian Peninula. -
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Invasion of Russia
Invading Russia was a very bad idea made by Napoleon as it badly hurt his amazing army. It also resulted in the destruction of the French allied army and Russia's victory. -
Retreat from Moscow
Napoleon was forced to order his straving army out of Moscow before the harsh winter in Russia came. -
Battle of Leipzig
This battle was fought by the combined armies of Russia, Prussia, Sweden, and Austria against Napoleon's army, and France was brutally defeated. -
Exile to Elba
Napoleon was forced to abdicate the throne after his defeat, and he was exiled to the island Elba. -
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Hundred Days
The hundred days of Napoleon marked the time between Napoleon's return from exile in Elba to Paris and the newly throned kind of France, Louis XVIII. -
Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo marked the final defeat of Napoleon. He then abdicated the throne and was exiled to Elba. -
Exile to St. Helena
Napoleon was imprisoned and then exiled to the island of St. Helena in the Atlantc Ocean. -
Napoleon's Death
Napoleon died at age 52, most likely of stomach cancer.
