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American and French Revolutions
The time that passed from the beginning of the American Revolution to the end of the French revolution. -
Proclamation of 1763 (America)
To cover the expenses of the French and Indian War, the London government created the Proclamation of 1763. This document prohibited the colonists from moving west of the Appalacian Mountains and placed taxes on numerous goods. -
Boston Massacre (America)
When a rowdy bunch of colonists who called themselves "Sons of Liberty" got out of hand, the British sent troops to Boston to keep the peace. The Bostonians saw this as an occupation. They began to taunt the troops, who promptly opened fire, killing five people. -
Boston Tea Party (America)
A group of Boston colonists, disguised as indians, snuck aboard a ship carrying tea. They destroyed several hundred boxes. The British then sent MORE troops to enforce Boston. -
Louis XVI, Absolute Monarch (France)
Louis XVI was made king. This was the start of a tyrannic rule for the French. -
Shots Fired:The Battle of Lexinton and Concord (America)
Near Lexington and Concord, just outside Boston, The beginning of armed combat between America and Britain commenced. The British, during a supply raid, were intercepted by the militia. Shots were fired, and after a short battle, the American militia retreated. This was the start of open hostilities between America and Britain. -
Common Sense: Thomas Paine (America)
In 1776, Thomas Paine published "Common Sense," a pamphlet that criticized British rule. It helped persuade the Americans that they should be independent. After all, why should one country be ruled by another? -
The Declaration of Independence (America)
Inspired by John Locke, Thomas Paine, and others, Thomas Jefferson wrote "The Declaration of Independence." This was a document that stated that and why the colonists were separating from Britain. This marked the beginning of the war. -
The French are Bolstered by the Anerican Revolution (France)
When the American Revolution starts, the French are bolstered by seeing others take stands against opressive government. -
The Storming of the Bastille
Following an order from Louis XVI, the French raid the Bastille, a French barracks and prison, to arm themselves. During the confrontation of the rebels and the king's forces, shots rang out. A battle ensued. The rebels won, and they beheaded the governor. One could say that was the start of the revolution. -
The Rights of the People (France)
The National Assembly wrote "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen," a document inspired by the Declaration of Independence. This document was based on John Locke's writings of natural law. This document was spread throughout France -
The Women's March! (France)
A group of women head to Versailles, armed. This forced Louis, Marie Antoinette (his wife), and his son to move to Paris. This, however, allowed the people to watch them carefully. -
Flight to Varennes! (France)
One night, the royal family attempts to flee to Austrians not far away disguised as peasants. But Marie insisted on bring ALL of her clothes, and they were easily recgnized with all their luggage and fancy carriage. In 1793, Louis is executed.
