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America Declares Independence
On July 4, 1776 the United States Declaration of Independence was signed, and American colonies declared independence from Great Brittan, and its king. The start of the revolution began when the king passed the Stamp Act, which required a official stamp on all paper. -
Montesquieu Puplishes Book, On The Spirit of Laws
In the year of 1784, French philosopher Montesquieu published the novel "On The Spirit of Laws." The novel is a treatise on political theory, and it was first published anonymously. -
French Revolution
In the year 1789 the French Revolution began. King Louis XVI was the king at the time of the revolution, and his wife Marie Antoinette were both extremely wealthy and detached from the French citizens. Dude to the French funding the American Revolution, they were in huge dept, and King Louis was paying half of the national budget to finance the dept. This coincided with extreme hail storms, which destroyed the years crops. This was the beginning of the revolution. -
Napoleon Overthrows the Directory Through a Coup D-etat
Napoleon tells the French people that he won the battle of Suez, which makes the population love Napoleon even more. He then calls for a plebiscite (a people's vote), which then creates a directory including himself and two other men. -
Haiti Wins Freedom From France
In the year 1804 Haiti wins freedom against France. It began when Boukman, and African priest, calls for a revolt. Since Boukman was a priest he could not fight, so Toussaint L’Ouverture took over. Toussaint L’Ouverture wore a uniform to show people it was not a revolt, but rather a revolution. He was eventually captured and sent to the French Alps were he froze to death. Jean Jacques Dessalines takes his place, and officially declares independence, and names it Haiti. -
Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor, and Begins to Create a Vast European Empire
In 1804 Napoleon crowns himself emperor of France, and begins his mission to expand his empire. To become emperor Napoleon uses his intelligent nature to create a concord with Pope Pius II saying that he will make Catholicism France's official religion if he tells the people that he is the new emperor. -
Padre Hidalgo Calls For Mexican Independence
In the year 1810 Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican independence. It began when Padre Hidalgo rings the church bell at a odd time signifying an important meeting. He marches up to the capital, Mexico City, he is then captured and killed. He is replaced by Jose Maria Morelos, who is a Zambo. When Morelos dies, he is replaced by Jose Maria Morelos, who eventually declares himself emperor -
Padre Hidalgo Calls For Mexican Independence
In the year 1810 Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican independence. It began when Padre Hidalgo rings the church bell at a odd time signifying an important meeting. He marches up to the capital, Mexico City, he is then captured and killed. He is replaced by Jose Maria Morelos, who is a Zambo. When Morelos dies, he is replaced by Jose Maria Morelos, who eventually declares himself emperor -
Napolean is Defeated at the Battle of Waterloo
In the year 1814 Napoleon is defeated in the battle of Waterloo. Since it had rained the night before Napoleon wanted the soil to dry before he fought the British. While he waited, Austria, and the Prussian's arrived, and he was captured and sent to Saint Helena in isolation.
