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The French Revolution begins. Also, the beginning of the United States. The French Revolution was more violent.
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Olympe de Gouges writes declaration of rights for women
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National Convention establishes French Republic
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King Louis XVI is executed
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The Directory is formed
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Napoleon participates in coup d'etat that topples French government
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Napoleon reaches agreement with the pope
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Napoleon made consul for life
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Napoleon is crowned Emperor
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British defeat French and Spanish at Trafalgar
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Napoleon invades Russia
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Duke of Wellington and his army defeat Napoleon at Waterloo
