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People in Paris attacked the Bastille prison, a symbol of the king’s power, starting the French Revolution. -
A big meeting where the three social classes (clergy, nobles, and common people) gathered, but the common people demanded more power. -
A document that said all men were born free and had rights like liberty, property, and safety. -
Written by Olympe de Gouges, it demanded the same rights for women as men had. -
King Louis XVI was found guilty of treason and executed by guillotine. -
A time when many people, including nobles and even revolutionaries, were executed by guillotine for being "enemies of the revolution."
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A group of politicians overthrew Robespierre, ending the Terror. -
A weak government after the Revolution that struggled with corruption and economic problems.
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Napoleon took control of the government, ending the Directory and beginning his rule. -
Napoleon became the most powerful leader of France, preparing to declare himself emperor.
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Napoleon crowned himself emperor, expanded France, and won many battles before being defeated.
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After losing power, Napoleon was sent to the island of Elba but later escaped. -
Napoleon’s final battle, where he was defeated by British and Prussian forces. -
After Waterloo, Napoleon was sent to a remote island where he died.
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Napoleon died in exile on St. Helena, possibly from stomach illness.