Enlightenment and Nationalist Revolutions

Enlightenment and Nationalist Revolutions

Period: Oct 30, 1745 to Oct 30, 1815

Montesquieu publishes book, "On the Spirit of Laws"

Oct 30, 1748

This is important becuase this book later helps America shape their judicial system.

America declares independance

Oct 30, 1776

This was important becuase it gave the people a reason to fight the Brittish.

French Revolution

Oct 30, 1789

This was important becuase it spread revolution ideas to other countries in Europe.

Napolean overthrows the Directory through a coup d'etat

Oct 30, 1799

This was important becuase Napolean didn't have anyone to condridict what he said.

Napolean crown himslef emperor, begins to create a vast European Empire

Oct 30, 1804

This was important becuase being emporer gave Napolean all the power to do whatever he wanted.

Haiti wins freedom from France

Oct 30, 1804

This is important becuase it is the only country where slaves overthrew the colonists.

Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican independence FINISH

Oct 30, 1810

This is important because it led to a revelution.

Napolean is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo

Oct 30, 1815

This is important becuase it is when Napolean is exiled to Saint Helena and is gone forever.