The idea of a so called " Pivot Point" in history is very complex in itself to explain. It can be described as an event in history that changed human direction thereafter. These events may have to do with any wing of history from political to technology, and range from things such as wars and revolutions , to economic upheaval. Some pivot points are very obvious, and some are hard to find. The moment great leaders are implemented, may be described as a pivot point, due to the change in history thereafter they begin their reign. The leader themselves can make all the difference in whether this is a pivot point or not. The implement of Napoleon Bonaparte , changed history thereafter because of his rise to power and participation in the revolution, his idea of nationalism , and the rights he held onto from the revolution. The implement of Charles X, did not change history because of his feudal crowning and lack of participation in the Revolution, his anti-nationalistic ideas, and he was ousted out of power.
             The French Revolution was a massive pivot point in history, but there is no distinguished point as to when the French Revolution began, or ended. It is unclear whether the Tennis Court Oath, the storming of Bastille, or even the killing of king Louis XVI, began the revolution. Just as it is unclear whether events such as Robespierre's reign of power, or his execution ended the Revolution. One thing that is certain, is that Napoleon very successfully upheld, enforced, and improved the ideas of the revolution, making him a Pivot Point. Charles X ( predecessor of Louis XVIII, whom followed Napoleon's reign) on the other hand unsuccessfully tried to repress the ideas of the revolution and the July Revolution ensued, making him a mis-labelled pivot point.
             Napoleon had created a prominent legacy for himself as he rose through the ranks, proving himself as a hero at Toulon, and Italy. In November 1799 a coup...