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King Louis XVI convened the Estates General to address France's financial crisis, setting the stage for revolutionary changes. -
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A defining event of the French Revolution, where the people of Paris stormed the Bastille prison, symbolizing their resistance to royal tyranny. -
This document laid the foundation for human rights and democracy in France, emphasizing liberty, equality, and fraternity -
Written by Olympe de Gouges, this document demanded gender equality, criticizing the original declaration for ignoring women’s rights. -
King Louis XVI was found guilty of treason and guillotined, ending the monarchy and strengthening the Republic. -
Robespierre was arrested and executed, marking the end of the Reign of Terror and shifting power away from the radical Jacobins. -
A period of extreme violence led by the Jacobins and Robespierre, where thousands, including Queen Marie Antoinette, were executed via the guillotine. -
A five-man government that ruled France after the fall of Robespierre. It was marked by corruption and inefficiency before being overthrown by Napoleon. -
Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the Directory, establishing the Consulate and paving the way for his rule as Emperor. -
Napoleon ruled as First Consul, stabilizing France and laying the groundwork for his eventual declaration as Emperor. -
Napoleon declared himself Emperor of the French, expanding his empire across Europe before his downfall. -
One of Napoleon’s greatest victories, where he defeated Russian and Austrian forces, solidifying his dominance in Europe. -
After his defeat, Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba but escaped within a year to reclaim power. -
Napoleon was sent to the remote island of St. Helena, where he lived under strict British supervision until his death. -
Napoleon’s final defeat at the hands of the British and Prussians, leading to his second exile. -
Napoleon died in exile on St. Helena, possibly from stomach cancer or poisoning.