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Created laws to end feudalism and wrote the first constitution.
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The king called a meeting to solve France’s crisis. It started debates about rights and power.
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Members of the Third Estate promised to make a new constitution for France.
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People took the prison, showing the king had lost control.
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Nobles lost their privileges and taxes were made fairer.
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Declared freedom, equality, and rights for all citizens.
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Faced economic problems and war, monarchy lost support.
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The king tried to escape France but was caught; people lost trust in him.
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Declared the republic, executed the king, and ruled during the Terror.
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France declared war to defend the Revolution.
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The king’s palace was attacked; monarchy ended soon after.
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The king was judged and executed by guillotine.
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The Reign of Terror ended, and many wanted peace.
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Five leaders ruled France but were weak and corrupt.
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Napoleon became leader, improved laws, and restored order.
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Napoleon crowned himself emperor, expanded France, but was finally defeated.
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Napoleon won a great victory against Austria and Russia.
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Britain defeated France at sea, keeping control of the oceans.
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Napoleon was defeated by European powers.
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Napoleon’s final defeat; he was exiled forever.