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de Montesquieu
Montesquiew publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws. -
American Independence
America declares Independence -
French Revolution
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Napoleon overthrows the Directory through a coup d'etat
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Napoleon crowns himself emperor, begins to create a vast European Empire
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Haiti wins freedom from France
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Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence
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Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo
