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King Louis the XIII rebuilt the Palace of Versailles in 1634. It was built to show people that France could produce mirrors like Italy. -
King Louis moved to Versailles to show the symbol of his power and influence. He also wanted to move away from the population of Paris. -
When King Louis XIV was 15 he married Marie Antoinette who was 14 years old. They were married because they wanted to strengthen their countries' alliance. -
This declaration granted civil rights to some commoners. It also said that every man should have equal rights. -
It was a movement that sought to completely change the rulers and how they ruled France. This revolution causes France to have its first democratic government.
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The oath was taken in a tennis court because King Louis XVI locked the meeting hall. This oath was important because this oath was the ultimate act of rebellion. -
The people of France wanted to find weapons and ammunition. They also wanted to show the King that commoners should have a say in government. -
The food shortages in France caused many people to be angry with the King, so the women in France all gathered up and marched towards Versailles. They march for 12 miles all the to Versailles and raided the Queen's bedroom. -
King Louis XIV was executed because the people thought he was betraying his country and fleeing his country. He was executed by the guillotine. -
During this time many executions were carried out and a series of massacres occurred. This also led people to make false rumors to execute their enemies. -
This shows Napoleon's journey as the emperor of France. It also shows Napoleon's life going up and down.
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Napoleon staged a coup d'Etat because France needed someone who could stop the Reign of Terror. He also did this to get rid of the Directory. -
Napoleon wanted to reform the French legal system with ideas of the French Revolution. He also wanted to keep France in order. -
When the Pope was going to crown Napoleon, he snatched the crown and did it himself. This showed that he would not submit to any other power, but his own. -
Napoleon thought it would be another victory, but he didn't consider Russia's cold winters. He lost lots of men to faulty logistics, diseases, and bad weather conditions. -
Napoleon had his last battle in Waterloo. He lost the Battle of Waterloo because he had inexperienced soldiers, unfavorable weather conditions, and his enemies had superior tactics. -
Napoleon's loss in Waterloo caused the people of France to lose faith in him. After six years of being exiled, Napoleon died of stomach cancer.