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The Great Northern War
The Great Northern War took place from 1700 to 1721 and was fought between Russia and Sweden during the reign of Peter I of Russia (Peter the Great).One of the key causes of the war was Peter the Great's desire to have territory on the Baltic Sea and to gain access to the Black Sea. -
The War of Spanish Succession
The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict fought between 1701 to 1714. Its immediate cause was the death of the childless Charles II of Spain in November 1700, which led to a struggle for control of the Spanish Empire.The war concluded with the Peace of Utrecht (1713), which marked the rise of the power of Britain at the expense of both France and Spain, and the Treaties of Rastatt and Baden -
The Triple Alliance Signed
The Triple Alliance was a defense pact signed in 1717. in The Hague between the Dutch Republic, France and Great Britain, against Bourbon Spain in an attempt to maintain the agreements of the 1713–15 Peace of Utrecht. The three states were concerned about Spain becoming a superpower in Europe. -
Charles Wesley and John Wesley begin Methodism in Englandnd.
Methodism is a group of historically related denominations of Protestant Christianity whose origins, doctrine and practice derive from the life and teachings of John Wesley. Wesleyan theology, which is upheld by the Methodist churches, focuses on sanctification and the transforming effect of faith on the character of a Christian.Doctrines include the new birth, assurance, imparted righteousness, the possibility of entire sanctification, and the works of piety. -
the Evangelical Revival/ Great awakening
While known as the Great Awakening in the United States, the movement is referred to as the Evangelical Revival in Britain .While previous movements in the Church of England had revolved around issues of church order and authority, evangelicals stressed lifestyle, doctrine and conduct. Evangelicals emphasized domestic religion, especially family prayer. -
Letters on the english and Lettres philosophiques. was published by Voltaire
Letters on the English is a series of essays written by Voltaire based on his experiences in Great Britain between. It was published first in English and then in French where it was seen as an attack on the French system of government and was rapidly suppressed. Lettres philosophiques speaks against established political and religious institutions. -
Encyclopédie (first vol.) is published.
A collective work of philosophers, this was the first compilation of all human knowledge. It was the first of its kind and showed a continuation of the advancement of knowledge. Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Voltaire also contributed. This showed a continuation of the enlightenment and drive for knowledge. -
The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
The Social Contract, originally published as On the Social Contract; or, Principles of Political Right, is a French-language book by philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
The Social Contract, with its famous opening sentence 'Man is born free, and he is everywhere in chains', stated instead that people could only experience true freedom if they lived in a civil society that ensured the rights and well-being of its citizens. This shows a change in the way people thought and their concept of freedom. -
The Declaration of independence is approved.
The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of the United States. It was adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House, later renamed Independence Hall, in Philadelphia. These 13 North American British colonies were freed from the rule of Great Britain. This was a change since it marked the decline of colonialism. It also affected Britains control over the Americas. -
The Beginning of the french Revolution
The French Revolution was a period of political and societal change in France that began with the Estates General of 1787, and ended with the formation of the French Consulate in November 1799. This was a time of social and political upheaval in France inspired by liberal and radical ideas, Its overthrow of the Monarchy influenced the decline of absolute Monarchies in other parts of Europe. This was a continuation of social and political unrest throughout Europe. -
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Reign of Terror in France
The Reign of Terror was a climactic period of state-sanctioned violence during the French Revolution, which saw the public executions and mass killings of thousands of counter-revolutionary 'suspects' between September 1793 and July 1794.The Reign of Terror instituted the conscripted army, which saved France from invasion by other countries and in that sense preserved the Revolution. -
The Dutch East India Company is dissolved
The Dutch East India Company that brought porcelain, spices and exotica to Europe was the first business entity to link the East and West; indeed, it was the first multinational corporation. Weighed down by smuggling, corruption and growing administrative costs in the late 18th century, the company went bankrupt and was formally dissolved in 1799. This marked a change in the companies and policies during this time period and how they no longer fit the times.