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Louis Capet was made king after the death of his father. He was the last king of France in the line of monarchs.
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France fought alongside the United States seeking independence from Great Britain. The war caused high debt in France and was a big cause of the French Revolution.
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Bonaparte enrolled in Royal Military School in Brienne. He completes his studies in Paris.
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Napoleon graduated at the age of 16. He became a Second Lieutenant in the Army.
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This time period ended absolute monarchies and instead republics and democracies became popular. A lot of global conflicts came up during this time.
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The National Assembly was made up of representatives of the 3rd estate joined by nobles and a majority of the clergy. They took actions to fix the failing economy and to "tighten up the country".
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People of France storm the Bastille. The find the general and kill him.
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The peasants of France are angry and threaten to flee to Versailles. The King decides to give them what they want so they won't leave.
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This declaration was influenced by Thomas Jefferson. It stated the values of the French revolution.
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This march was lead by La Fayette. French women marched to Verailles and killed several guards.
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Established by the National Convention to protect the republic from foreign attacks. It was disestablished after Robespierre's fall from power.
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The Committee of Public Safety was lead by Robespierre. Made by the National Convention to make quick decisions to save France.
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This was a period of violence after the French Revolution. This was encouraged by the conflict between the Girondins and the Jocbins.
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People were tired of the Terror and executed him. This was the end of the Terror.
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The Constitution is passed making a new line of government. It included a five-man executive assembly.
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The Directory was made up of 5 directors to govern France during the Revolution. It was overthrown by Napoleon.
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Napoleon invades Syria during his French Campaign in Syria and Egypt. He was eventually forced to withdrawl.
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This brought Napoleon to power as First Consul. The Directory was also overthrown during this time,
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Napoleon was exiled to Elba by the victors. Here, Napoleon attempted suicide with a pill.
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Although the cause of death is not clear, an autopsy stated that it was caused by stomach cancer. They have found that Napoleon's father also died from stomach cancer.
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The first French Monarch was Clovis I. The last one was Napoleon III.
