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The Seven Years War
The Seven Years’ War was a global conflict that spanned five continents, though it was known in America as the “French and Indian War.” After years of skirmishes between England and France in North America, England officially declared war on France in 1756, setting off what Winston Churchill later called “the first world war.” -
Enlightenment
The Revolutionary War waged by the American colonies against Britain influenced political ideas and revolutions around the globe, as a small fledgling nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
He was a french military leader who conquered almost all of Europe in the early 19th century. In his early career, he rose high in military rankings. He seized political power in France in 1799. Later he crowned himself emperor in 1804. As emperor, he successfully waged war against various European nations. He also expanded his power. Napoleon abdicated the throne two years later and was exiled to the island of Elba. In 1815, he briefly returned to power in his Hundred Days campaign. -
Bastille is Stormed
This occurred in Paris, France. It was stormed because people didn't have their own way of getting ammunition they had to raid the prison. But to them, it was also a symbol of the monarchy's tyranny. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, set by France's National Constituent Assembly in 1789, is a human civil rights document from the French Revolution. -
Return of Louis XVI after he tried to flee
In October 1789, a mob marched on Versailles and forced the royal couple to move to Tuileries; in June 1791, opposition to the royal pair had become so fierce that the two were forced to flee to Austria. During their trip, Marie and Louis were apprehended at Varennes, France, and carried back to Paris. There, Louis was forced to accept the constitution of 1791, which reduced him to a mere figurehead. -
Robespierre Execution
After a year of harsh rule by Robespierre, many of the revolutionary leaders had had enough of the Terror. They turned on Robespierre and had him arrested. He was executed, along with many of his supporters.
