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Storming of the Bastille
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Declaration of the Rights of Man
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Civil Constitution of the Clergy
Allowed the French government control of the Church. Due to badly needed money, the government starts to sell church land. M. M. (2009). French Revolution 10 Key Events Timeline. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from https://www.preceden.com/timelines/32587-french-revolution-10-key-events-timeline -
Royal Family attempts to flee
King Louis XVI and his family attempt to escape from France but are caught. They send the king to trail at Paris. M. M. (2009). French Revolution 10 Key Events Timeline. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from https://www.preceden.com/timelines/32587-french-revolution-10-key-events-timeline -
Execution of the King
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Reign of Terror
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Execution of Robespierre
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Treaty of Campo Formio
France and Austria signed the Treaty of Campo Formio, resulting in territorial gains for the French. -
Napoleon begins his Egyptian Campaign
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Coup d’état
Coup d’état that established Napoleon as First Consul of France, part of a triumvirate that included Cambacérès and Lebrun. Although the plan was for the three to have equal power, Napoleon quickly became the most powerful.
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New Constitution
New Constitution approved by the French through a plebiscite.
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Napoleon sells Louisiana
Napoleon sells Louisiana territory to the U.S.
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Napoleonic Empire starts
Napoleon crowns himself Emperor of the French Empire in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.
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First Abdicate
Napoleon abdicated as emperor, and was sent into exile on the Mediterranean island of Elba.D. (1997). Napoleonic Era and Timeline. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://content.lib.washington.edu/napoleonweb/timeline.html -
Second Abdicate
Napoleon abdicated a second time, and attempted to escape to the United States. He was captured by the British and eventually transported to the island of St. Helena, where he remained for the rest of his life. D. (1997). Napoleonic Era and Timeline. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://content.lib.washington.edu/napoleonweb/timeline.html -
Outcome: Napoleon's Impact
Napoleon Bonaparte was a great impact on Europe because he helped to end The French Revolution, created the Napoleonic code of civil law, and the implementation of Nationalism.
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