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Palace of Versailles Built
The Palace of Versailles is one of the greatest achievements of the French in 17th-century art. It was a royal residence built for King Louis XVI. -
When King Louis moved the capital of France from Paris to Versailles
King louis moved the capital for multiple different reasons. One of the reasons was to distance himself from he people of Paris. -
When King Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette
He did it to forge a political alliance. eight years passed before the birth of their first child. -
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French Revolution
A period of radical, social, and poloticial change in France. It led to the overthrow of the monarchy, the establishment of a republic, and ultimately paving the way for the rise of Napoleon. -
Tennis Court Oath
It was a dramatic act of defiance. The nonprivileged classes of the french nation were the ones who did it. -
Bastille is Stormed
Bastille was a jail that was seen as the monarchy symbol of abuse of power. It was about to go through a demolition, but it got stormed. -
When The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was written
Came into existence on the summer fo 1789. It was formed by the estate general to draft a new constitution. -
Women’s March on Versailles
Marie Antoinette was walking on the trianon estate accompanied by women and a few men while the king was hunting. -
King Louis XVI is executed
King Louis was executed by the guillotine. He was convicted of treason. -
The Reign of Terror
A period of violence during the French Revolution. It was caused by two rival political powers. -
Napoleon launches a Coup d’Etat on the weak & corrupt Directory.
They overthrew the system of government. Under the Directory in France and substituted the consulate. -
Creation of the Napoleonic Code
It was the most influence on the 19th century. It influenced most countries of Europe and latin america. -
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Napoleon as emperor
Napoleon centralized power and implemented a series of reforms that modernized France. His ambitious military campaigns extended territory across Europe. He was ultimately exiled for losing the war -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor.
Napoleon wanted to prove how good he was so he crowned himself king. His self corinization symbolized that he was becoming emperor. -
Defeat in Russian Campaign
Napoleon tried to convince Tsar Alexander to rejoin the continental system. The campaign ended in disaster for napoleon. -
When Napoleon was exiled
He was first exiled to the island of Elba. After escaping Elba, he was decisively defeated. -
Battle of Waterloo
A pivotal conflict fought between the French army and the seventh coalition. The defeat marked the end of Napoleon's rule.