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The French Revolution begins with the convening of the Estates-General in May, leading to the formation of the National Assembly.
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The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
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The storming of the Bastille marks a symbolic victory against royal authority.
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The French Constitution is established, creating a constitutional monarchy.
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The bill of rights was officially ratified, and guaranteed the fundamental rights and protections to individuals.
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France becomes a republic, and King Louis XVI is executed in January.
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Radical phase begins with the Reign of Terror, led by the Committee of Public Safety and Maximilien Robespierre.
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Robespierre is executed, ending the Reign of Terror.
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Napoleon Bonaparte took over power in the Coup of 18 Brumaire, marking the end of the Revolution and the beginning of the Napoleonic era.
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Napoleon crowned himself emperor.
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Spain was invided, and José Bonaparte was made king.
Napoleon's troops invided the Iberian Peninsula. -
The empire had reached its maximum extension.
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A recently formed alliance spearheaded by Great Britain, which took control of Paris.
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Napoleon was defeated.
The French monarchy was reinstated, and the boundaries from before were redefined. -
To restore stability and redraw the map of Europe.