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Louis VII summoned the Estates General trying to reconduct the political and economic crisis
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The Third State abandoned the Estates General and formed a National Assembly.
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The Bastille was attacked by the people.
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The king accepted the new Constitution and the Legislative Assembly was formed, a moderate government based on a Constitutional monarchy. Also in this year Prussia and Austria declared war to France to stop the expasion of the Revolution.
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New elections were celebrated. Universal male suffrage was guaranted, as consequence, National Convention was more. radical
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The situation became more radical the king was caught trying to escape and was executed for treason.
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Due to the war against the First Coalition many people start thinking the Revolution was in danger. Because of this, Jacobins took the power and Robespierre became in a dictador.
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Robespierre lost his support and was executed in 1794 by guillotine.
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The new conservative government created a new constitution in 1795 with censitarian suffrage. Although this regime had very support, France society was still divided in radicals and royalists.
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In November 1799 he perfom a coup d´état with the help pf his troops and two directors.
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He proclaimed himself sole ``Consul for Life´´
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Napoleon was crown as Emperor. By this time has gained almost absolute power and continued the reforms of the revolution.
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Firstly, he defeated Austria and Prussia at Austerlitz.
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He invaded Spain and placed his brother Joseph, as king. With this the Spanish independenced war began.
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Napoleon sent an army of 500,000 mens to Russia. After the winter less than the fifth part back home. In conclusion winter prevented him to invade Russia.
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The imperial armies were finally defeated in Waterfloo by Great Britain and Prussia. He was sent into exile on the island of Saint Helena. With this, French restored his monarchy.
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He died in Saint Helena island as a prisioner.
