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This is technically the start of the French Revolution. A mob decided to revolt against the king by stealing rifles, but they didnt have powder, so they stormed Bastille to get powder. The guards killed hundreds, so when reenforcments came, they decided to help the mob.
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The september massacre was a time period wher, for six days, people in jails were brutally murdered. This was because people believed that the people in jail would join an oncoming rumor that said that there would be an invasion of another country.
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The battle of Valmy was a war fought between France and the Austrians. Because the French won, it was a turning point in the French Revolution that saved the French from early destruction.
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The reign of terror was a time where people were forced to chaange their calenders. Also, people were forced, by the thousands, to die because they were suspected of being enemies of the revolution.
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After five years of war, France and Austria decided to make peace. Then, after five months of peace negotiations, the treaty of Campo Formia was signed to make a peace.
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Louis the XVI (16th), was executed for treason among other nations. Due to this, he was put on trial and was sentenced to death by guillotine.
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Napoleon was a new leader that was a military genious. He oppressed ethnic groups and eliminated women's rights that were gained in the early revolution.
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Due to the crisis and troubles with an old constitution, napoleon was elected because he was the only undefeated general in France. After this, the crisis actually calmed down.
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The Napolionic Code was a new and most modern document stating people's rights. It was this code that strongly influenced other countries to make similar documents.
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Shortly after Napoleon had entered office, the first republic ended. This made the start of a new France for the future to come.
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Edmond Dantes is first introduced. He is shown as a strong, young, healthy, tall, and happy man that is willing to work and deep in love with his fiance, Mercedes.
