Contemporary World

  • Spanish Succession

    Death of King Charles II of Spain, brings the worst of Philip V of Bourbon and Charles of Austria fighting to see who was going to take the throne.
  • Austrian Succession

    This war is known for its complexity; started with the War of Jenkins´ as England invade Spain starting with the Caribbean Colonies.
  • Industrial Revolution

    One of the biggest changes as a community, because the economy changed its base from agriculture and handicrafts to industry. Started in Britain.
  • U.S. Independence

    Thomas Jefferson was the one who wrote the Declaration of Independence (with some help). And this day the congress finally accepted.
  • French Revolution

    Bringing down the absolutism that used to run this country.