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May 5, 1789 meeting with the Estates-Genera
It was the Opening of estates General. On 5 May 1789 Versailles, also marked the start of the French Revolution. -
Tennis court oath
The Tennis court oath was one of the key moments that set off the French Revolution. This oath was taken on June 20, 1789. -
Storming of the Bastille
Storming of the Bastille happened in Paris, France, on July 14, 1789. This happened due to a food shortage, and people were upset about their health, and annoyed with their king/government. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Declaration of the Rights of Man sets the natural and inalienable rights. Which are ownership, freedom, security, and more. -
Women's March on Versailles
It was a riot that took place during the first stage of the french revolution. People were concerned over the high prices and scarcity of bread, women from the marketplace of Paris. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
He was executed for treason and executed by guillotine. This event happened on 21 January 1793. -
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Reign of Terror
The reign of terror is a period during which there is a lot of violence and killing, especially by people who are in a position of power. -
Maximilian Robespierre's execution
Robespierre’s life ended on the guillotine, the instrument of death to which he had condemned so many others. His demise effectively brought the Reign of Terror to an end. -
Napoleonic Code is established
The results of the Civil Code of France marked the first major revision and reorganization of laws since the Roman era. The Civil Code which got renamed to Code Napoleon addressed matters relating to property and families. -
Napoleon Crowns himself emperor
The reason he crowned himself emperor is because he wanted to establish the legitimacy of his reign. He said it had new dignity and nobility. -
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Peninsular War
The Peninsular War was fought with frustration with Portugal ´ s defiance. It was the military conflict fought between the Iberian Peninsula by Spain, etc against the invading forces of the First French Empire. -
Napoleon and his men march on Russia
The Grande Armée led by the French crossed the newman river invading Russia. The army was forced to retreat after the russian forces refused to battle the French. -
Napoleon is exiled to Elba
Napoleon felt he was not required to stay on Elba and felt the terms had been broken from the treaty. -
Napoleon dies
He was a political leader and French military commander. He rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars.