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British Leave Yorktown
The British surrender to the Americans and leave Yorktown and America gains its independence. -
The Estates-General met at Versailles
The Three Estates met and discussed what they were going to to do with taxes moving forward. This was also the start of the French Revolution. -
Storming of the Bastille
The people stormed the Bastille to search for weapons that they could use. They also wanted to free prisoners from there. -
March on Versailles
The women started the March on Versailles due to high prices and the scarcity of Bread. The king met with some of the women and agreed to give the families the bread they were demanding. -
The Trial and Execution of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was responsible for crimes against the French People. The Deputies voted 387 to 334 for his execution. -
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The Reign of Terror
This was a time when the two sides: the Girondins and the Jacobins were in a political conflict. -
Fall of Robespierre
Robespierre put equality into heavy practice. he made sure everyone was called citizens instead of Sir or Madam. He also had churches closed to be made into barracks or offices. -
Napoleon Took Control of the Government
Napoleon overthrew the old government to create a new stronger one. He now had the ability to change and make new laws. -
Napoleon Becomes Emperor
He first seized political power. Then the coup resulted in a replacement of the governing body. This gave Napoleon the real power. -
Napoleon's Continental System
This system was designed to blockade and paralyze Britain through the British Commerce. -
Napoleon Invades Russia
Napoleon took his Army to Russia and Russia lost 200,000+ in a single battle. -
Napoleon Escapes From Elba
Napoleon steps down in favor of his son. That was denied and he was sent to Elba. -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon rose in ranks and seized control of the French government. This caused The Battle of Waterloo which he lost.
