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