Enlightenment

English Civil War

Period: Dec 13, 1642 to Jan 13, 1649

What were some causes of the English Civil War

Execution of King Charles I

Jan 13, 1649

What did Charles I do that caused his execution?

Cromwell's Commonwealth

Dec 13, 1652

Why did the people hate Cromwell?

Locke publishes "Two Treatises on Government."

Dec 14, 1679

Glorious Revolution. William and Mary sign the English Bill of Rights and take over rule in England in a a bloodless revolution.

Dec 14, 1688

Montesquieu publishes "The Spirit of the Law" calling for separation of powers.

Dec 14, 1748

Adam Smith publishes "The Wealth of Nations."

Dec 14, 1776