Storming of the Bastille - July 14, 1789, French peasants attack the Bastille which is a famous French prison that also held arms, the date of the storming is celebrated in France today
<span>Reign of Terror - once Louis XVI had been chased off the throne and a new republic established, the republic became bloodthirsty in its desire to protect its rule. Thousands were executed (mostly using the guillotine) including Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette.
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Ended the absolute monarchy of Louis XVI
Led to rise of Napoleon as emperor (dictator of France)</span>
Could be described as Eastern Europe. Group of countries within the sphere of influence of the Soviet Union. Including Soviet Union itself and satellite countries: East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Hungary
A. 1830-1840 population went from 46,082 up to 102,193
