The document provides an overview of the key events and developments during the American Revolution, formation of the new American nation, background and causes of the French Revolution, major events of the French Revolution including the storming of the Bastille and establishment of a republic, the Reign of Terror under Robespierre, the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and establishment of his empire, and his eventual defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. It also includes discussion questions about the influence of the Enlightenment, Louis XVI's actions, urban vs rural revolutions in France, nationalism, changes brought by the French Revolution, and Napoleon's lasting impact on Europe.

1. Chapter 19 A Revolution in Politics: The Era of the French Revolution and Napoleon

2. North America, 1763-1783 ©2003 Wadsworth , a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Thomson Learning ™ is a trademark used herein under license.

9. The French Conquests during the Revolutionary Wars ©2003 Wadsworth , a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Thomson Learning ™ is a trademark used herein under license.

13. Revolt in Saint Dominique ©2003 Wadsworth , a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Thomson Learning ™ is a trademark used herein under license.

16. Napoleon’s Grand Empire ©2003 Wadsworth , a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Thomson Learning ™ is a trademark used herein under

20. Island of Elba

22. Napoleon’s retreat