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==Background==
The territorial expansion of [[France]] began during the [[French Revolution]] in the 1790s. During this time "sister republics" were established in surrounding nations, and France also invaded and occupied the surrounding areas.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/place/France/Sister-republics Sister Republics - France]. ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. Retrieved October 26, 2016.</ref> Napoleon led several of these invasions, and he was eventually crowned French emperor in 1804.<ref name="GrandEmpire">[https://www.britannica.com/place/France/Campaigns-and-conquests-1797-1807#ref465289 "Campaigns and conquests, 1797-1807" (and section further down in article)]. ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. Retrieved October 26, 2016.</ref>