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Montesquieu publishes book, "On the Spirit of Laws"
Montesquieu's book advocates civil freedoms, abolition of slavery, and separation of powers. Montesquieu's book relates to enlightenment because he being a, philosphe, borought up beliefs that would improve all aspects of life. His most notable idea, separation of powers, allowed for abuse of power to occur because the power would be separated in different branches. -
America Declares Independence
America's Declaration of Independece relates to enlightenment because the "unalienable rights" mentioned, refer to John Locke's right's people are born with. These rights, and Locke's idea of self government relates to America's democracy. The Declaration of Independence states that they want to be freed from England and govern themeselves. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution relates to enlightenment and nationalist revolutions because -
Napoleon Overthrows the Directory through a "Coup d'etat"
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Napoleon Crowns himself Emperor, begins to creat a vast European Empire
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Haiti wins freedom from France
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Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Indepndence
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Napolean is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo
