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Declaration of Independence- Political
The day the Continental Congress voted for independence. -
The Constitution- Social
Document established by the Government in Philedelphia, Pennsylvania, which defines certain rights given to people. -
Estates-General Meeting- Social
A legislative assembly of the 3 classes of France which paved the way for the French Revolution. -
Bastille Stormed- Political
Revolting members of the third estate raid the Bastille in Paris. Many are murdered and guns are taken. -
End of the Old Regime- Political
Social equality is established. The three estates are essentially "abolished". -
Olympe de Gouges- Social
Olympe de Gouges writes the Declaration of the Rights of Women and Female Citizen, challenging women inferiority. -
Bill of Rights- Social
The first 10 amendments are established in the colonies. -
France Declares War Against Austria/Prussia- Diplomatic
French assembly voted for war on 20, April, 1792. -
Louis XVI Executed- Political
Louis XVI is executed by the infamous guillotine due to corruption. -
Reign of Terror Begins- Social
A period of violence that started as a result of the French Revolution, and was incited by conflict between the Girondins and Jacobins. -
Robespierre Executed- Political
Robespierre is beheaded after gaining too much power during his reign of terror. -
Napoleon Seizes Power- Political
Napoleon overthrows the Directory and crowns himself during the Coup D'etat. -
French Defeat at Trafalgar- Diplomatic
Fought in Spain, this battle was a naval engagement between the French and Spanish navies. -
The War of 1812- Diplomatic
32-month conflict between America and Great Britain. -
Napoleon Invades Russia- Diplomatic
Napoleon's army crosses the Neman River in an attempt to defeat the Russian military. -
Missouri Compromise of 1820- Cultural
A bill that temporarily resolves the first serious political clash between pro-slavery and non-slavery states. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/congress-passes-the-missouri-compromise -
Death of the Great Napoleon- Political
The great reign of Napoleon comes to an end. -
Factory Act of 1833- Economic
The factory act improved working conditions for children working in factories. -
Mines Act- Economic
The Mines Act prevents women and children from working underground in dangerous, hazardous mines. -
Emancipation Proclomation- Cultural
Issued by Abraham Lincoln, this document declared freedom for all slaves.