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Louis XIII decided to rebuild it in 1631. The palace was located about 12 miles from Paris. -
Versailles before the region of Luis was used as a hunting lodge. He expanded his personal palace upon its completion in 1682 Louis moved into it. -
The French dauphin married them. France hoped by marring them it would strengthen its alliance with Austria, longtime enemy. -
A period of major social upheaval. It sought completely change the relationship between the rulers and those they governed and to redefine the nature of political power.
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A commitment to a national constitution and representative government. It has become one of the most iconic scenes of the French Revolution. -
was an event that occurred in Paris, France, on the afternoon of 14 July 1789. revolutionaries stormed control of the political prison known as the Bastille. -
It was set by France's National Constituent. It's a human civil rights document for the French Revolution. -
Ended the king's independence and signified the change of power and reforms about to overtake France. The march symbolized a new balance of power. -
He was brought to trial for treason. It took place publicly on 5/21/1793. -
A period of state-sanctioned violence and mass executions during the French revolution. France's government ordered the arrest of thousands of people. -
He conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century. Napolean successfully waged war against various coalitions of European nations and expanded his empire.
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system of government under the Directory in France. The event is often viewed as the effective end of the French Revolution. -
The civil Code of France marked the first major revision and reorganization of laws since the Roman era. The Civil Code addressed mainly matters relating to property and families. -
Napoleon proclaimed himself emperor. He placed the crown on his own head and then crowed Josephine Empress.
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refused to be part of the continental blockade of British goods any longer. Ignoring the advice of his closest advisers he invaded Russia. -
Napoleon rose through the ranks of the French army during the French Revolution, seized control of the French government. The Battle of Waterloo, in which Napoleon's forces were defeated by the British and Prussians, marked the end of his reign and of France's domination in Europe. -
Exiled to the island of Elba, he escaped to France. Napoleon was subsequently exiled to the island of Saint Helena off the coast of Africa.
