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A mob stormed the Bastille prison looking for gunpowder.
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The National Assembly wrote this document that protected sthe rights of the people. It was influenced by the Enlightenment.
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Peasant women were angry about the rising price of bread, so they broke into the royal family's castle, forcing them to return to Paris.
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The royal family tries to escape to Varennes but is caught and fails.
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King Louis was beheaded and accused of treason.
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The Reign of Terror, led by Robespierre, started. This time period involved many executions of any potential threats to the Revolution.
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Robespierre is executed, ending the Terror at the same time
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Napoleon suddenly rises to power, taking the title of first counsel.
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A plebiscite, or vote of the people, was held to vote for the new Constitution, giving Napoleon real power now.
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Napoleon signs a concordat with Pope Pius VII, restoring some of the Church's power.
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Napoleon sells Lousiana to the Americans for $15 million.
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A set of laws called the Napoleonic Code is established, which maybe Napoleon's greatest legacy.
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Napoleon becomes emperor, and the people are rather happy about it.
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Napoleon loses this naval battle against the British admiral Horatio Nelson, ensuring Napoleon would not invade Britain again.
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Napoleon has to give up his throne and is exiled to the island of Elba.
