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Thomas Hobbs (related to enlightenment)
He said "People are selfish, greedy, & need the government to impose order." He also said, "People in a society should give up some freedoms to a strong leader in exchange for peace, saftey, and order." -
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Absolutism and the French Revolution
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John Locke (related to Enlightenment)
John said, "People are naturally happy, tolerant, and reasonable." "All people are born equal with natural rights." -
Treaty of Versailles (monarchy in france)
One of the peace treaties that helped end world war 1. This was between Republic of Geona and France. -
Loius XV dies (related to the monarchy)
The king dies. He is succeeded by his grandson -
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The Monarchy
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Napoleon's Schooling
After studying at Brienne, he was admitted to the Elite Military in Paris. There he trained to become an artiliery officer. -
Napoleon's Early Career
After graduating, he was promoted as a second lieutenant. He served on garrison duty in Valence until the outbreak of the Revolution. -
Storming of the Bastille
An angry mob storms the Bastille to gain weapons. They take the prison and kill the commander, beginning the Great Fear. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
This document states that men are born and remain free and are equal in rights. It also states that All people are innocient until proven guilty. -
March on Versailles
This was the riot over the rhigly priced bread. People in France were fighting during this time over the shortage and prices of bread. -
The Constituion of France
This was the first written constitution of France. It was created after the collapse of the Absolute Monarchy -
Attack on Tuileries
While the royal family was living under house arrest, an angry mob came and found the king. The royal family escaped -
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The Republic
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The Comittee Of Public Safety
This committee was to provide defense of the nation agaisnt its enemies. There were 9 memembers in the comittee better later became 12, for a peiord of one month then others were eligable to be elected. -
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The Comittee of Public Safety
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The Terror
This was the period of violence that occured after the start of the Revolution. The death roll ranged in thousands. -
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The Terror
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The Directory
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Napoleonic Code
This code preceded the Napolenoic era. This code no longer exists today. -
Napolean becomes emperor
On this day he proclaimed himself emperor. His ceremony took place on Dec 2, 1804. -
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Napoleon as Emperor
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The Battle of Waterloo
In Napolean's late life, he returned to France and was given aa second chance. He was defeated in the battle by Britain and then sent to 2nd exile in the south Atlantic. -
Napolean's Death
Napolean died of a stomach disease, he was 51.