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Palace of Versailles built
It was built 12 miles from France. It was the home of King Louis XIV. -
King Louis moves capital of France to Versailles
King Louis moved the capital so that he could live there. King Louis wanted to move to escape the problems happening in Paris. -
King Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette
Louis XVI married Marie at a young age. They didn't have a kid until many years later. -
When The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was written
This declaration tried to make every man equal. It was good for men but didn't include women and children. -
Tennis Court Oath
When the king closed the meeting place of the 3rd estate they instead meet on a tennis court. An oath was made here that they would not leave until they got what they wanted. -
Bastille is Stormed
Happend in the afternoon in Paris, France.when revolutionaries stormed and seized control of the medieval armory, fortress, and political prison known as the Bastille. -
Women’s March on Versailles
A attack on the king by a large group of armed women. A fake rumor was made stating she said let them eat cake. -
King Louis XVI is executed
King Louis XVI was accused of treason and killed when his family tried to leave the country. He was killed by the guillotine -
The Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a time of great violence. It started when Maximilian Robespierre took control. -
Napoleon launches a Coup d’Etat on the weak & corrupt Directory.
Napoleon attacks the directory in order to ave a change in control. He ended up taking control for himself at this time. -
Creation of the Napoleonic Code
The code made be Napoleon to update the outdated laws. It was influenced by many other country's laws. -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor
Napoleon thinks he should take control of the French government and crowns himself. He will use his power as a monarch and not a republic. -
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Napoleon as Emperor
Napoleon ruled during this time. He lost his power in the battle of Waterloo -
Defeat in Russian Campaign
Napoleon invaded Russia during the winter. This ended badly with Napoleon losing most of his men to the harsh conditions. -
Napoleon exiled
Napoleon lost his power to a treaty that was the end of the battle of Waterloo. After this he was put on an island. -
Battle of Waterloo
It was the battle that ended Frances attacks on Great Britten for good. Napoleon also lost all of his power in this battle. -
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French Revolution
A time of overthrowing the government in France. It ended when Napoleon attacked and took control himself.