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Louis XVI’s death
He was arrested and sent to the Temple Prison with his family. He was tried and found guilty for high treason. He was then sent to the guilotine and executed. -
Reign of Terror
It was a period of violence brought on becuase of political rivalries. There were many mass executions. The number of deaths was by tens of thousands and many were by guillotine. -
Napoleonic Code
Napoleon made this French Civil Code. Its three main points were that people should not get privileges based on birth, allowed freedom of religion, and stated that government jobs should go to the most qualified. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor of France
After moving up in his rank in the army he was crowned Napoleon I. This took place in the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. He was the first french man to hold the title of an emperor in a thousand years, -
The Peninsular War
France, with their ally Spain, was at war with Britain and Portugal for control of the Iberian Peninsula. In 1808 Spain turned on France. -
Battle of Leipzig
It was the largest battle in Europe with over 600,000 soldiers. It was also the first time Napoleon was beaten in battle. -
Exile to Elba
After Napoleon's first loss his enemies invaded France. It was decided that he should be exiled to Elba because he was the reason that peace could not be restored in France. -
Hundred Days
This was the time between when Napoleon returned from exile until the second restoration of King Louis XVIII. -
Battle of Waterloo
This was Naploeon's final defeat. It marked the end of his power as emperor, and resulted in the '100 days'. This was the end of his career. -
Congress of Vienna
This was a conference between European ambassadors. They met to find long term peace by settling the conflicts caused by the French Revolution and Nepoleonic wars.
