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the legislative assembly in France, made up of clergy, the nobility, and ordinary people -
In July of 1789 the prison was attacked and overtaken by protestors at the start of the French Revolution. -
Established basic rights like liberty, equality, and justice. -
Written by Olympe de Gouges, it demanded equal rights for women, inspired by the Declaration of the Rights of Man. -
King Louis XVI was executed, marking the rise of the Republic. -
A period of the French Revolution that was conspicuous for mass executions of political suspects.
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Robespierre was overthrown, ending the Reign of Terror. -
A weak government ruled France before Napoleon took power.
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Napoleon seized power and ended the Directory. -
Napoleon ruled as First Consul and reformed France.
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Napoleon crowned himself Emperor and expanded his rule across Europe, facing growing resistance that ultimately led to his downfall.
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Napoleon defeated the Third Coalition in a great victory. -
Napoleon was exiled to this remote island in the Atlantic, where he spent the remainder of his life.
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Napoleon was finally defeated by the Seventh Coalition. -
Napoleon spent his final years in exile on this island.
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Napoleon died in exile on St. Helena.