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King Louis XVI called the Estates General to solve France’s financial problems. It led to demands for change. -
The French Revolution began when people attacked the Bastille prison. It symbolized freedom from the king’s power. -
A document that stated all men are born free and have equal rights -
Written by Olympe de Gouges, it demanded equality and rights for women -
King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine for treason -
Robespierre was arrested and executed, ending the Reign of Terror -
A period of violence when many people were executed for being enemies of the revolution. -
A weak government ruled France after the Terror. It was replaced by Napoleon’s rule -
Napoleon took power, ending the French Revolution and starting the Consulate -
Napoleon became First Consul and centralized power in France -
Napoleon died on St. Helena, likely from stomach cancer -
Napoleon’s army won a major victory against Austria and Russia -
Napoleon declared himself Emperor and ruled a large European empire -
After losing power, Napoleon was exiled to Elba, but he escaped later -
Napoleon was defeated by British and Prussian forces, ending his rule -
Napoleon was sent to the island of St. Helena, where he spent the rest of his life