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Napoleon's Birth
The great French ruler Napoleon was born August 15, 1769. Little did anyone know that this boy was going to be a great ruler of France. -
The French Revolution Begins
The French Revolution was being planned long before this day, but it began on June 20, 1789 in France. The Tennis Court Oath is what really got the Revolution rolling. -
Battle of Toulon
The Battle of Toulon began on July 1, 1789. Napoleon brought his troops to Toulon and stationed them there. He was battling England's forces in this battle. -
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Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a time in France where France didn't have a true leader. The Reign of Terror was a period of time, that helped France find their identity as a country. -
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Egyptian Campaign
Napoleon and his army were at peace, with every one but England. Napoleon always dreamed of fighting in the Middle East, and he did so by attacking Egypt. -
The 18 Brumaire Coup
The 18 Brumaire Coup was an event which many believed ended the French Revolution. Napoleon was appointed First Consul of France. -
First Consul for Life Plebiscite
In, 1802, Napoleon appointed himself the First Consul for Life. This ection permanently ended the French Revolution. -
Napoleonic Code
This is the French civil code established under Napoleon. The code allowed free religion, specified that government jobs should go to the most qualified, and it specified other things. -
Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Trafalgar was a Naval Battle between the English
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Battle of Austerlitz
This battle was one of Napoleon's great victories. This voctory at Austerlitz brought the Third Coalition to an end. -
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Continental System
The Continental System was a foreign policy of Napoleon against the British, during the Napoleonic wars. -
Napoleon's Coronation
The Coronation of Napoleon was a painting finished in 1807. The painting showed Napoleon being crowned, showing he was a son of the Revolution. The painting was finished in January of 1808. -
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Peninsular War
The Peninsular War was a conflict between Spanish and French forces. The two forces were fighting for control of the Iberian Peninsula. -
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French Invasion of Russia
The French Invasion of Russia took place in 1812. The French wanted to take over Russia, and they began by invading the Neman river, to try and defeat Russia. -
Retreat from Moscow
Napoleon retreated from Moscow in October of 1812. French troops had a lot of casualties during the war, and they were going to have a tough trek back to France. -
Battle of Leipzig
The Battle of Leipzig was fought between France, and The Russian Allies. The Battle lasted three days, It was the largest battle in Europe, prior to World War 1. -
Exile to Elba
Napoleon was exiled to Elba in Marh of 1815 because he abdicated the throne. -
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The Hundred Days
The Hundred Days was a period of time that ironically was not 100 days. It was actually 111 days, and it was the time between Napoleon's Exile to Elba, and the second restoration of King Louis the XVIII. -
Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was fought by the French and the armies of the Seventh Coalition. The armies of the Seventh Coalition won the battle. -
Exile of St Helena
Napoleon was exiled here, bc=ecause he was losing battles, and he was losing land and troops. The Island of St. Helena is a tiny island in the South Atlantic Ocean. -
The Death of Napoleon
Napoleon died on May 5, 1821, in Longwood. Napoleon fell very ill before his death, and the great French Ruler died. He led the French out of a bad time, and he is an important figure in French history.
