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