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England attempted to take control of France's royal line resulting in an extensive war betwen the two countries over the crown.
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Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for witchcraft and herasy. In 1920 she was named the "Maid of Orleans"
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Queen Catherine ordered Huguenot leaders to be killed to stop a rebellion
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Signed by King Henry IV
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Known as the "Sun King", King Louis XIV was the longest monarch in French history. He assumed the throne when he was only 4 years old. He was disliked because of his overbearing approach to foreign policy.
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Known as the French and Indian War in American history. England declared war on Franch over settlements in America and Canada. Large parts of the war were fought in America.
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Citizens storm the Bastille, a prison, and begin the French Revolution. This day is still celebrated as the day the monarchy was overthrown.
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Citizens wanted to do away with the absolute monarchy and establish a rule of the people based on inalienable rights. Ultimately, it did not achieve all it's goals, but did show the strength of the will of the people.
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The guillotine was France's primary method of execution for over 200 years. It was first used during the French Revolution
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Declared himself emperor after leading the French army to victory in the Revolution.
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Came to power after he declared himself emperor. He expanded the country's boarders successfully until a disasterous invasion of Russia in 1812. He was exiled for 2 years, and then came back briefly for the Hundred Days Campaign. He was once again exiled after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo
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Won by the British and ended Napoleon's reign and France's invasion of the European continent.
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Impressionist Painter
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Henry Desgrange founds the Tour de France, the world's most popular and important bicycle race.
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Russia, France, and Great Britian fought against Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary in the Great War.
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Signing of this treaty ended World War I
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Germany and Japan band together to control the other countries in the world
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France is forced to enter WWII when Germany invades the country
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He was reelected again in 1965
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François Mitterrand is elected president. He is in office for 14 years, becoming the longest-serving president in French history.
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Edith Cresson becomes France's first female Prime Minister.
