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Document Analysis: The French Revolution
Historical Context:
The French Revolution (1789-1814), which included Napoleon’s reign, is considered a major turning point in world history. This revolution led to major changes in France and other nations and regions of the world.
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Date Ruling Government Important Events1789-1791 National Assembly Constitutional monarchy established
Feudalism abolished Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizens adopted
1791-1792 Legislative Assembly Constitutional monarchy weakened Mob forced king to flee to the safety of the Legislative Assembly War declared against Austria and Prussia
1792-1795 The First Republic and the Convention
France declared a Republic (Sep. 1792) France ruled by Committee of Public Safety Radicals (Jacobins) overcame moderates (Girondins) Reign of Terror used to execute “enemies of the regime” Robespierre executed
1795-1799 The Directory Five directors ruled as executive branch Napoleon overthrew the government in a coup d’etat (Nov. 1799)
1799-1804 The Consulate Napoleon installs himself as First Consul and is eventually declared Emperor by the Senate
1804-1814 First Empire Napoleonic Wars fought across Europe as Napoleon tries to establish a French Empire
Napoleon exiled by European powers, escapes exile, loses at the Battle of Waterloo, and is exiled again until his death.