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Beginning of The Estates General
the legislative assembly in France, made up of clergy, the nobility, and ordinary people -
Storming of the Bastille
In July of 1789 the prison was attacked and overtaken by protestors at the start of the French Revolution. -
Declaration of the rights of man and the citizen
Established basic rights like liberty, equality, and justice. -
Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Citizen
Written by Olympe de Gouges, it demanded equal rights for women, inspired by the Declaration of the Rights of Man. -
Execution of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was executed, marking the rise of the Republic. -
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The Terror
A period of the French Revolution that was conspicuous for mass executions of political suspects. -
Coup d'État of Thermidor
Robespierre was overthrown, ending the Reign of Terror. -
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The Directory
A weak government ruled France before Napoleon took power. -
Coup d'État of Brumaire
Napoleon seized power and ended the Directory. -
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The Consulate
Napoleon ruled as First Consul and reformed France. -
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The Empire
Napoleon crowned himself Emperor and expanded his rule across Europe, facing growing resistance that ultimately led to his downfall. -
Battle of Austerlitz
Napoleon defeated the Third Coalition in a great victory. -
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Exile in Elba
Napoleon was exiled to this remote island in the Atlantic, where he spent the remainder of his life. -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon was finally defeated by the Seventh Coalition. -
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Exile in ST. Helena
Napoleon spent his final years in exile on this island. -
Death of Napoleon
Napoleon died in exile on St. Helena.