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Bad harvests lead to food shortages
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National Assembly adopts Declaration of the Rights of Man and French Revolution begins
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National Assembly completes new constitution and Olympe de Gouges writes declaration of rights for women
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National Convention establishes French Republic
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king louis xvi is executed
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The Directory is formed
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Napoleon participates in coup d'etat that topples French government
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Napoleon reaches agreement with the pope
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Napoleon made consul for life
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Napoleon is crowned emperor
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british defeat French and Spanish at Trafagar
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Napoleon invades Russia
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Duke of Wellington and his army defeat Napoleon at Waterloo
