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The Palace of Versailles was built to glorify the king. It was a large structure and gave the king the look of wealth.
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King Louis moved the capital of France from Paris to Versailles to escape the commotion of Paris. He also hoped to distance himself from the population of Paris.
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Marie was only 14 years old when she married King Louis XVI. King Louis XVI was only 15 years old.
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This was a period of time where everything was sought to change the relationships with rulers and to redefine the nature of political power.
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The Tennis Court Oath showed the growing unrest of King Louis XVI. The members voted, "not to separate and to reassemble wherever necessary, until the Constitution of the kingdom is established."
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Bastille was attacked by an angry mob of people. There were almost 100 people killed in the attack.
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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen told that individual and collective rights at the time of the French Revolution. This was core values of the French Revolution.
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A group of women who were demanding bread for their families went on a march to Versailles arriving soaking wet from the rain. The King agreed to distribute bread to all of the woman for their families.
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King Louis XVI was found guilty of treason and executed. He was executed by the guillotine.
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Te Reign of Terror was a series of massacres and executions. This took place in the First French Republic.
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Napoleon brought together an alliance. His power was then confirmed by the new constitution.
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This was the main influence of the 19th century. This code codified several branches of law.
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By crowning himself emperor, he showed and symbolized that he would not tolerate or put up with anyone above him. He wanted to be the top person and be the ruler of everyone else. He didn't ant to be ruled.
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Napoleon crowned himself emperor because he didn't want any other person above him. He wanted to be the top persona and the ruler of everyone.
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This caused a territorial gain for Napoleon but there was a very high cost. The Russians won.
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He was exiled to the island of Elba. His broken forces gave up and he decided to step down in favor of his son.
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This battle ended the Seventh Coalition. It was between French Troops who went against the duke of Wellington's.
