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He went to France to study. He was enrolled in the Royal Military School in Brienne.
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He completed his studies in Paris and he graduated as a second lieutenant. It's one of the best military schools in Europe.
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an angry mob stormed into the bastille and killed the commander. they were after the weapons that were stored there and stole them all.
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It was passed by France's National Constituent Assembly. It was directly influenced by Thomas Jefferson.
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The news of the king's flight destroyed the last of the king's popularity with the people of Paris. The popular press portrayed the royal family as pigs and public opinion plummeted.
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Louis was forced to accept the constitution which made him lose some of his power. On the other hand, it preserved the royal veto and his power to appoint ministers.
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Robespierre and the committee of public safety started taking over the French soldiers and resolving laws to stabilize the economy. Since, Robespierre grew very parannoid about counterrevolutionary influences, this led to the reign of terror.
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Her treason charge was due to her role in the Diamond Necklace Affair and the the sexual abuse charge was because of her son. She was found guilty by nine male judges that condemned her to death.
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Bread was the basic staple of most of the people's diets. The riots began when the people believed the prices increasing on buying bread was unjust.
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He married her because she came from a rich family, and he wanted to marry a wealthy lady. She hesitated to marry him because she thought he was a little odd.
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He was named emperor of the French Empire. He was crowned in a fancy ceremony at the Notre Dame in Paris.
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He gave up the throne again after the loss at Waterloo. He was sent to Saint Helena in the South Atlantic.
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There were rumors that he was poisoned. The actual cause of death was most likely stomach cancer.